Happy father's day March 19, 2021

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers!

Dear fathers, 

Wishing you a Happy Fathers Day on this day, and wishing you happiness and sunshine for the coming year. Thanks for all you are and all you do.

May the love and respect we feel for you make up for the worry and care we have caused you.

Father's Day is a day of honouring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages. In America, Father's Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd, and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. The day is held on various dates across the world and different regions maintain their own traditions of honouring fatherhood.

African traditions

Algeria

In Algeria, the third Sunday in June is the dedicated day to celebrate the Father's Day.

Egypt

In Egypt, Father's Day is celebrated on June 21 of every year.

Kenya

In Kenya, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June and is not a public holiday.

Morocco

In Morocco, the third Sunday in June is the dedicated day to celebrate the Father's Day.

Mozambique

While Mozambique recognizes International Fathers' Day on June 16 in most small towns they consider Father's day to be just about every Friday.

Seychelles

In Seychelles, Father's Day is celebrated on June 16 and is not a public holiday.

South Africa

In South Africa, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. It is not a public holiday.

South Sudan

In South Sudan, Father's Day is celebrated on the last Monday of August. President Salva Kiir Mayardit proclaimed it before August 27, 2012. First celebrated on August 27, 2012, Father's Day was not celebrated in South Sudan in 2011 (due to the country's independence).

Sudan

In Sudan, Father's Day (عيد الأب), is celebrated on the twenty-first of June.