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Countries Other Than The US That Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Parker Diakite • Jan 17, 2021
Jan. 18 commemorates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a national holiday in the United States that serves as a time for reflection and community engagement to honor his social activism.
While King’s legacy is felt throughout the world, only a few other countries honor and celebrate his legacy.
We’ve compiled this list of countries that celebrate the activist’s life and the meaning behind the celebrations.