Martyrs' Day () is an Albanian holiday observed annually on May 5 for the remembrance of those who died for Albanian liberation during
World War 2
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilisin ...
. The date was chosen for its significance as the anniversary of the assassination of
Qemal Stafa by Italian fascists in 1942. His death became a symbol of anti-fascism and Albanian liberation.
References
May observances
Culture of Albania
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