Mugabe’s birthday declared national holiday

The birthday of former Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe,

February 21, has been declared public holiday.

Mugabe resigned last week after a military intervention and days of mass protests.

According to Herald News, the Zanu-PF Youth League called for the former president’s birthday to be made a national holiday

Government had adopted the decision in August following intense lobbying.

The national holiday is to celebrate Mugabe’s principles and ideals.