ZANZIBAR, April 7 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi are expected to join top leaders and wananchi today at Kisiwandui for national prayers in honour of the late Abeid Amani Karume, the Isles first President following the 1964 revolution.

The annual commemoration marks 54 years since Karumes assassination and remains one of the most significant national observances linked to the legacy of the Zanzibar Revolution, which transformed the Isles political, social and economic landscape.

The day is more than a memorial, its a day to celebrate national resilience, honour the founders sacrifices and promote unity and social cohesion across Zanzibar and Tanzania as a whole. Karume, a pivotal figure in the Zanz...