What holidays does North Korea celebrate?

North Korea celebrates several holidays, with the most significant being Kim Il-sung's Birthday on April 15, known as the Day of the Sun, and Kim Jong-il's Birthday on February 16, celebrated as the Day of the Shining Star. Other important holidays include the founding of the Korean Workers' Party on October 10 and the Day of the Army on April 25. National Liberation Day on August 15 also marks the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945. These celebrations often involve grand parades, performances, and various state-sponsored events.