The Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Day is a national holiday in Ethiopia that observes the FDRE Constitution Article 39 recognition of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples. Officially observed since 2006, the day affirms harmony, tolerance, and equal rights for the people of Ethiopia's cultures and languages, and economic and political affinity. Former Prime Minister Meles Zenawi stated "the Day is an occasion in which the Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities and Peoples…develop their language and culture and also forge strong cooperation."
