Noun
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Source: Webster's dictionary29 July is the date of her commemoration also in the Calendar of Saints of the Lutheran Church (together with Martha and Lazarus); and in the Calendar of saints of the Episcopal Church and the Church of England (together with Martha). Source: Internet
A 30-day fast in commemoration of a fast the Apostles made in preparation for leaving Jerusalem to proselytize the Gospel around the known world. Source: Internet
A commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day at York Minster. Source: Internet
A large commemoration march in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales (April 2008) In New Zealand, Anzac Day saw a surge in popularity immediately after World War II. Source: Internet
After a day of social and cultural networking with local Libyans, including a tour of Gaddafi's bombed house, the group gathered with other Libyans for a commemoration event. Source: Internet
Although cases of coronavirus continue to rise, the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG) has said that commemoration activities for the 26th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi will proceed. Source: Internet