‘Nakba’ day was commemorated this weekend.

The Nakba is the only “Palestinian” holiday. It commemorates the founding of the State of Israel. This year marked the 74th anniversary coinciding with the age of the modern State of Israel. A march was held in Ramallah and major cities throughout the US and Canada over the weekend. The events were overshadowed by the controversial death of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. On Saturday, protests were held in New York, Minneapolis, Portland, San Francisco, and New Jersey, NJ.

Happening NOW: Nerdeen Kiswahili of @WOLPalestine speaks at Nakba Day protest to FREE PALESTINE in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Around 500 people are present, mostly from within the Palestinian community but with many solidarity members present. @decolonize_this pic.twitter.com/yQSLA1fvEM

— @TheIndypendent (@TheIndypendent) May 15, 2022

In Paterson, New Jersey, a main road was dedicated to ‘Palestine.’

On Sunday, rallies were held in Chicago, Dallas, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. Milwaukee, Austin, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and St. Louis, MO.

Nakba Day protest happening at the Lincoln Memorial this afternoon

Lots of signs memorializing Shireen Abu Akleh pic.twitter.com/swfwKDQTpC

— bryan metzger (@metzgov) May 15, 2022

The Communist Party of Ontario joined the Nakba protests in Toronto.

What a great turn out at the Nakba Rally in downtown Toronto today.

The Communist Party of Ontario completely supports the Palestinian people’s right to self determination. From the River to the sea, Palestine will be free, in our lifetime! pic.twitter.com/Z74eay2mpm

— Gunes Agduk CPC(O) Parkdale HP (@queerofclasswar) May 15, 2022

Protestors were instructed to wear black and red in solidarity with the colors of the ‘Palestinian’ flag.