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Birth Date Of Haile Selassie (Rastafarian)

Name: Birth Date Of Haile Selassie (Rastafarian)
Start: 2025-07-23T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-23T23:59:59-05:00

July 23

Rastafarians celebrate the birthday of Haile Selassie. Born Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie served as emperor of Ethiopia from 1930-1974. He is celebrated by Rastafarians as God incarnate (or as a messenger of God.) Celebrations include drumming, hymns and prayers.

Details

Date:: July 23
Event Category:: Religious Holiday
Event Tags:: Rastafari