Rihanna is set to be honored with a national holiday in her home country of Barbados.

The 'Umbrella' singer is thrilled after discovering the Caribbean island will declare tomorrow 'Rihanna Day'.

A source said: "She's really flattered. She can't believe she now has her on national day, it's such an honor."

Rihanna will fly out to Barbados to accept the honor and perform a free concert. She will be accompanied on the trip by rumored boyfriend Chris Brown.

Although the pair have denied dating, Chris helped Rihanna celebrate her birthday early last week along with friends including Kanye West and actor Wilmer Valderrama at Los Angeles' Les Deux nightclub.

The evening featured a spontaneous food fight among the guests followed by Chris singing an acapella version of 'Happy Birthday' to Rihanna. Onlookers at the bash said the pair were "cuddling and acting very cozy all night."

The couple also attended the Grammys together earlier this month and stocked up on goody bags.

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February 22, 2008 - 12:52PM
The Government of Barbados did not honor Rihanna with a national holiday, but have declared that day Feb 21st, 2008 to be the day when she would be honored nationally. There was a cultural presentation on her arrival at the airport in the afternoon and a free concert (in her honor). She did not perform at this concert as it was given in her honor. She was instead treated to song and dance by other entertainers in the music industry. And yes Chris Brown did accompany her to Barbados.
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