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    What does 4/20 mean? Origin, celebrations, and everything to know ahead of ‘holiday’

    by Tara Cobham Apr 19, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

    Saturday is 20 April, marking marijuana culture’s high holiday, with cannabis users across the globe set to come together and light up in honour of 4/20.

    The annual event is observed as a means of celebrating marijuana use as well as campaigning for its legalisation in parts of the world where it is prohibited.

    From the meaning of 4/20, to its origins, and how the day is celebrated, here is everything you need to know ahead of the event:

    What does 4/20 mean?

    4/20 is an annual event taking place on

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