November 07

Commemoration Day in Tunisia marked the anniversary of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s succession to the presidency on November 7, 1987. It was established to honor the new leadership and symbolized a fresh political era. Annual ceremonies included flag-raising, military parades, and speeches extolling national unity and progress under the regime. State-sponsored events took place in Tunis and regional capitals, with government officials laying wreaths at monuments and veterans’ memorials. After the Tunisian Revolution of 2011, the observance was discontinued as the new government distanced itself from the former president’s legacy. Today, the day serves as a historical footnote reflecting Tunisia’s complex political evolution in the late 20th century.

National Revolution and Solidarity Day marks the beginning of the 1971 non-cooperation movement, a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's fight for independence. Students, workers, and political groups united to assert Bengali rights, laying the groundwork for the Liberation War. The day is observed with wreath-laying ceremonies at Shaheed Minar and other national monuments. Educational institutions organize seminars and exhibitions on the role of student activism in shaping modern Bangladesh. The observance celebrates patriotism, collective action, and the enduring legacy of solidarity among the Bangladeshi people.

October Revolution Day honors the Bolshevik uprising in Petrograd on November 7, 1917 (October 25 Old Style), which led to the formation of the Soviet Union. Under the Soviet regime, the day was marked by grand military parades, political speeches, and state-sponsored festivities in Red Square. In Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, it remains an official holiday, with commemorations at revolution memorials and educational programs on Soviet history. Museums and cultural centers host exhibitions featuring archival photographs, posters, and personal accounts from the revolutionary period. The observance reflects on the revolution's profound influence on global politics, ideology, and social movements of the 20th century.