In Fascist Italy, the concept of sabato fascista meant that Italians were expected to use Saturday afternoons engaged in cultural, sporting, paramilitary and political activities. This concept was established by the Italian Fascist Grand Council on 16 February 1935, the draft decree about its establishment was approved by the Italian Council of Ministers on June 15, 1935 and it was signed into the law by Benito Mussolini on June 20, 1935.