Observance
July 30, 2025-July 30, 2025 -
South Sudan, South Sudan
Martyrs’ Day South Sudan is observed every July 30. This day commemorates the death of John Garang de Mabior, who was a Sudanese politician and revolutionary leader. During the Second Sudanese Civil War, he led the Sudan People’s Liberation Army.
Following a peace agreement, he briefly served as First Vice President of Sudan for only three weeks until his death in a helicopter crash on July 30, 2005. The date of his death became marked as Martyr’s Day in South Sudan.
30 Jul 25
00:00 - 23:59
Martyrs’ Day South Sudan
