On that day, Ethiopia celebrated the 81st Patriot Day. On 5 May 1941, when Ethiopian patriots defeated the Italian invaders with the help of allied forces, Emperor Haile Selassie I returned to the capital Addis Ababa and restored the throne. Thereafter, 5 May was designated as "Patriots' Day" in Ethiopia.
On 5 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, people attended the commemoration of Patriots' Day. Xinhua News Agency
On 5 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, people attended the commemoration of Patriots' Day. Xinhua News Agency
Ethiopian President Sahel Walker speaks at the commemoration of Patriots' Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 5. Xinhua News Agency
On 5 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, people attended the commemoration of Patriots' Day. Xinhua News Agency
On 5 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, people attended the commemoration of Patriots' Day. Xinhua News Agency
On 5 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, people attended the commemoration of Patriots' Day. Xinhua News Agency
On 5 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, people attended the commemoration of Patriots' Day. Xinhua News Agency