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A moment of silence observed by people wearing the traditional folk costumes of the Gail Valley in Austria Naples, Italy (July 14, 2005) – Navy Chaplain Dave McBeth, left, leads an informal gathering of personnel aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples during a Europe-wide coordinated two-minute moment of silence held throughout the European Union in relation to the 2005 London Bombings.
Anzac Day [a] is a national day of ... the wreath-laying ceremonies at memorials and the special church services, the two minutes silence, and the luncheon for ...
Anzac Day is a day of remembrance in Queensland, Australia. It is a public holiday held on 25 April each year. ... one minute's silence at 9 pm, when all ...
In the United Kingdom and other countries within the Commonwealth, a two-minute silence is observed as part of Remembrance Day to remember those who died in conflict. Held each year at 11:00 am on 11 November, the silence coincides with the time in 1918 at which the First World War came to an end with the cessation of hostilities, and is generally observed at war memorials and in public places ...
The prime minister was in Paris, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led events at the National Memorial Arboretum.
In Australia and New Zealand it is also sounded on Anzac Day, usually before the two-minute silence, which concludes with "The Rouse". When the post is sounded during services such as Anzac Day, it is required of all current serving military members to salute for the duration of the call.
Far-right leader Tommy Robinson had led a small riot through Chinatown earlier on Saturday after the 11am Armistice Day silence. Dozens of nationalist men had also clashed with police in Westminster.
A two-minute silence has been observed across the nation to mark Armistice Day. The country fell silent at 11am on the anniversary of the end of the First World War to remember those who have died ...