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==History==
==History==
The fall observance was established by [[President Lungu]] as an official national holiday in 2015 for prayers, peace and reconciliation.
The fall observance was established by [[President Lungu]] as an official national holiday in 2015 for prayers, peace and reconciliation.
The [[Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia]] (EFZ) executive director Pukuta Mwanza said the declaration of October 18 would help strengthen Zambia as a Christian Nation.


==Observance==
==Observance==

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National Day of Prayer and Fasting
Also calledDay of Prayer
Observed byZambia
TypeNational
SignificanceThe day of national prayers, 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 government of Zambia.

History

The fall observance was established by President Lungu as an official national holiday in 2015 for prayers, peace and reconciliation. The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) executive director Pukuta Mwanza said the declaration of October 18 would help strengthen Zambia as a Christian Nation.

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

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