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The 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will take place at the center of the universe in Times Square, New York, on Sunday, April 26.

Politicians, academics and artists will honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide while advancing the fight towards global recognition. Special accolades will be given to the U.S. Congress and Senate for standing on the right side of history and approving measures formally recognizing the Armenian Genocide, Massis Post  reported.

Cultural aspects of the program will be presented by members of the Armenian homeland as well as the Diaspora. Students from the Sipan Armenian School of Paramus, NJ, will sing the Armenian and American anthems. The commemoration will be led by the masters of ceremonies Armen McOmber, Esq. and Nvair Beyerian.

In conjunction with the Times Square Commemoration, the Knights & Daughters of Vartan sponsor an annual global essay contest and Young Professionals event, 100 Years & Beyond, for the New York metro area.

The annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Times Square is sponsored by the Knights of Vartan and Daughters of Vartan, a national fraternal organization, and co-sponsored by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, Armenian Assembly of America, Armenian National Committee of America, Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, Armenian Missionary Association of America, the Armenian Bar Association and the Armenian Council of America; participating organizations include the Diocese of the Armenian Church, Prelacy of the Armenian Church, Armenian Missionary Association of America, Armenian Missionary Association, Armenian Evangelical Union, Armenian Catholic Eparchy, and several national Armenian youth organizations.

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