GROUNDATION DAY

21 April

Groundation Day, or Grounation Day, is a significant holy day in Rastafari, celebrated on April 21st. It commemorates Haile Selassie’s visit to Jamaica in 1966, which is considered a pivotal moment in the development of the Rastafari movement. This day is often celebrated with Nyabingi sessions, including music, chanting, and prayer. It is the second most important holiday in the Rastafari calendar, after Coronation Day, which celebrates Haile Selassie’s coronation.