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Commonwealth Day 2024 - May 24
May 26 , 2024
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- It aims to commemorate the common history, diversity, and shared values among the Commonwealth's member states.
- The Commonwealth Day was originally celebrated on May 24th (Queen Victoria’s birthday).
- But due to decolonisation and other factors, it was later changed to the second Monday of March.
- The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada celebrate it on the 2nd Monday in March.
- On May 24th, India celebrates it along with countries like Belize.
- India is the largest member state of the Commonwealth, with nearly 60% of the total population of the association.
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