Nelson Mandela International Day: Know Some Interesting Facts About Former President Of South Africa

Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on July 18. This significant day is celebrated to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

On International Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated on his birthday, let's explore some interesting facts about this legendary figure, as detailed in the following slides.

Nelson Mandela's birth name was Rolihlahla, which means "pulling the branch of a tree" or "troublemaker" in his native Xhosa language.

He became the first black president of South Africa in 1994, marking the end of decades of apartheid rule.

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, primarily on Robben Island, primarily on Robben Island, for his opposition to the apartheid regime.

Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 with then-South African President F.W. de Klerk, for their efforts to dismantle apartheid.

He was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and applied similar principles during his struggle for justice.

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