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Birth Date Of Haile Selassie (Rastafarian)
July 24
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.