What is what national day is april 24?

April 24 is known as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. It is a national day of remembrance observed in Armenia and by Armenians worldwide to commemorate the Armenian Genocide that took place during World War I. The genocide, orchestrated by the Ottoman Empire, resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians through mass killings, forced labor, and deportations.

On April 24, ceremonies, marches, and other events are held to honor the victims of the genocide and to call for recognition and acknowledgment of the atrocities committed against the Armenian people. The date holds significant historical and cultural importance for Armenians, as it marks the anniversary of the arrest of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople in 1915, which is considered to be the beginning of the genocide.