May 5-tribute-martyrs – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Sun, 05 May 2024 09:23:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 May 5, state dignitaries pay homage at “Mother Albania” monument https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/05/05/may-5-state-dignitaries-pay-homage-at-mother-albania-monument/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/05/05/may-5-state-dignitaries-pay-homage-at-mother-albania-monument/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 08:30:47 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=233954 TIRANA, May 5 /ATA/ On Sunday, the top state officials paid homage and places flower wreaths at the “Mother Albania” monument in commemoration of those who died for the freedom of the homeland.

Today is May 5, which is known as the Martyrs’ Day.

Present at the homage ceremony were Prime Minister Edi Rama, Parliament Speaker Lindita Nikolla, local govt. representatives, the mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, veterans and citizens.

Top state officials laid flower wreaths and bowed before the monument in honor of the fallen for the freedom and prosperity of the country.

The National Martyrs’ Day is known as the day of paying tribute to those who have fallen for freedom, democracy, human rights and the dignity of every Albanian.

Martyrs’ Day is marked on May 5, 1942, when Qemal Stafa, a symbol of the Anti-Fascist National Liberation War was killed.
Martyrs’ Day is observed annually on May 5 for the remembrance of those who fell for Albanian liberation during World War 2. The date was chosen for its significance as the anniversary of the assassination of Qemal Stafa by Italian fascists in 1942.
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