National Day of Prayer
From Chalo Chatu, Zambia online encyclopedia
| National Day of Prayer and Fasting | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Day of Prayer |
| Observed by | Zambia |
| Type | National |
| Significance | The day of national prayers, peace and reconciliation |
| Celebrations | Prayer, Worship and fasting |
| Date | October 18 |
| Next time | October 18, 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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 holiday in 2015
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.
