National Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Immigration is observed in Italy every October 3. This memorial day was established to honor the victims of the tragic 2013 Lampedusa migrant shipwreck, where over 360 migrants lost their lives. Lampedusa, the southernmost island of Italy, serves as a transit point for irregular migrants from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The day aims to commemorate all boat people who have died in similar shipwrecks and to highlight the ongoing Mediterranean migrant crisis. The establishment of this day followed a proposal by representatives of the Democratic Party shortly after the shipwreck, and it was officially recognized by the Senate in March 2016. Observances typically include memorial services and public discussions regarding the plight of migrants.