Victory Day in Mozambique is observed every September 7 to commemorate the signing of the Lusaka Accord, which officially ended the Mozambican War of Independence. This war, initiated by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) in 1964, lasted for ten years and was part of the broader anti-colonial movements across Africa. The Lusaka Accord was signed in Lusaka, Zambia, on September 7, 1974, leading to Mozambique's independence from Portuguese rule in 1975. As one of the major national holidays, the President of Mozambique and other political leaders participate in ceremonies that include laying wreaths at the monument of the people's heroes. The President also delivers a speech urging the citizens to focus on rebuilding their nation.