Lebanon’s schools will close on April 24
Lebanon’s Minister of Education and Higher Education Elias Bou Saab announced that public and private schools will close on Friday, April 24, 2015, marking the first centenary of the Armenian Genocide, National News Agency reports.
Minister Bou Saab's announcement came on Monday during the unveiling ceremony of the memorial statue of the Armenian Genocide in Fanar.
Lebanon is the only Arab country that has recognized the Armenian Genocide.
Lebanon’s official delegation led by Deputy Parliament Speaker Farid Makari will arrive in Yerevan to participate in the events commemorating the Armenian Genocide centenary.