The United Nations observes November 29 as the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People to mark the adoption of the UN’s resolution to partition Palestine into two states. The UN traditionally celebrates the day by undertaking its annual debate on the question of Palestine.

The day is being observed since 1978. “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed annually on or around 29 November, solemnly commemorating the adoption by the Assembly, on 29 November 1947, of resolution 181 (II), which provided for the partition of Palestine into two States. The observance is held at United Nations Headquarters, the United Nations Offices at Geneva and Vienna and elsewhere,” the UN said.

Source: The Hindustan Times