What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?

30 March, 2026, 06:45 pm

Last modified: 30 March, 2026, 06:47 pm

What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?

30 March, 2026, 06:45 pm

Last modified: 30 March, 2026, 06:47 pm

Every year on March 30, Palestinians take to the streets. They protest with olive saplings in their hands, light candles and remember their lost loved ones. But what exactly happened on this day 50 years ago? Why do Palestinians celebrate this day as 'Land Day' or 'Yom al-Ard'?

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