Which holiday on 12 January marks the Amazigh new year?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Yennayer
- Step 1: Yennayer has been an official public holiday in Algeria since 2018. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Yennayer. Why not the others: Mawlid and Achoura are Islamic dates and Navruz is celebrated in Persian cultures.
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