Saba Saba Day in Tanzania commemorates 7 July 1954, when the Tanganyika African National Union was founded as part of the movement towards independence. The date later also became associated with trade fairs and public events. Today it is a day connected with civic history, national development and community celebration.

Event Suggestions:
• Explore Tanzania’s independence movement and civic history
• Share Tanzanian music, food or Swahili phrases
• Create a display on Saba Saba and its meaning today