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The '''National Day of Prayer and fasting''' or '''National Prayer Day''' is an annual day of observance held on the 18th of October designated by the Zambian government
The '''National Day of Prayer and fasting''' or '''National Prayer Day''' is an annual day of observance held on the 18th of October designated by the Zambian government
==History==
==History==

Revision as of 17:55, 27 November 2017

National Day of Prayer and Fasting
Also calledDay of Prayer
Observed byZambia
TypeNational
SignificanceThe day national prayer, peace and reconciliation
CelebrationsPrayer, Worship and fasting
DateOctober 18
Next timeOctober 18, 2024 (2024-10-18)
FrequencyAnnual

The National Day of Prayer and fasting or National Prayer Day is an annual day of observance held on the 18th of October designated by the Zambian government

History

Observance

The National Day of Prayer and Fasting is celebrated by Zambians of Christians religion of many denominations, Protestants and Catholics, but is more heavily on the Pentecostal church's. On the National Day of Prayer, many Zambians assemble in prayer at stadiums as well as in churchs.

Traditionally, the President of the Zambia issues an official National Day of Prayer proclamation each year as well.

See also

References