Canary Islands marks Hispanic Day October 12 Hispanic Day is a public holiday in the Canary Islands. The Canary Islands are an autonomous region of Spain. They follow the same holiday calendar as the mainland Spaniards. On October 12th, they join all the Spanish communities all over the world in celebrating Hispanic Day (“Día de la Hispanidad”), otherwise known as Columbus Day or “Fiesta Nacional de España” (Spain’s National Feast). History of Canary Islands Hispanic … [Read more...]
Bouk Ok Pansa – Celebrating October 12
October 12, 2010 by
Laos observes Bouk Ok Pansa October 12 Bouk Ok Pansa is a public holiday in Laos. “Bouk Ok Pansa” means, in Laotian, “End of the Rains Retreat”. It is the day that marks the end of the Buddhists three month retreat during the rainy season. The date changes every year, and falls on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month (October). Monks are at last permitted to leave the temple and are presented with gifts. One particularly beautiful aspect is Lai Hua Fai. On the eve of … [Read more...]
National Day Spain – celebrating October 12
October 12, 2010 by
Spain celebrates on National Day October 12 National Day is a public holiday in Spain. National Day in Spain commemorates Christopher Columbus’s first successful voyage to the new world in 1492. A variety of festivities take place throughout the day, with the center of the festival being long and lavish military parade through the center of Madrid. Awesome Details: Columbus Day - U.S. Commemoration of explorer Christopher Columbus, a controversy. A Celebration of Women sends … [Read more...]
Brazil Our Lady of Aparecida – Celebrating October 12
October 12, 2010 by
Our Lady of Aparecida Draws a Crowd in Brazil October 12 Brazil Celebrates Our Lady of Aparecida as a National Holiday. Reuters Pictures; 12 months ago Devotees pray to Our Lady of Aparecida at Basilica catholic church in Aparecida do Norte, 180 km (112 miles) north of Sao Paulo, October 12, 2009. Thousands of Catholics participated in the pilgrimage. Every year on October 12 more than a hundred thousand people flock to visit the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida in Aparecida … [Read more...]
Earthquake Remembrance Day Observed in Turkmenistan – October 6
October 6, 2010 by
Earthquake Remembrance Day Observed in Turkmenistan October 6 Earthquake Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Turkmenistan. During Earthquake Remembrance Day, Turkmenistan pays its respects to those who were killed in the earthquake of 1948 in Ashgabat. The Turkmen people were just recovering from the wounds of World War II and starvation, which came right after the war in 1946-1947, that it faced with another grief. The night from October 5th to 6th in 1948 at 1 o’clock 12 minutes 5 … [Read more...]
Syria: Liberation War Day – Celebrate October 6
October 6, 2010 by
Liberation War Day Observed in Syria October 6 Liberation War Day is a public holiday in Syria. Often referred to as the October War Anniversary, Liberation War Day on October 6 commemorates the Syrian Army’s successful advance into the Golan Heights during the 1973 October War. "In October 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, Syrian forces attempted to retake the Golan in a surprise attack. Although initially promising, the Israelis quickly regrouped, mobilized their reserves and … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Day:Egypt – Celebrated October 6
October 6, 2010 by
Armed Forces Day Celebrated in Egypt October 6 Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Egypt. Egypt celebrates Armed Forces Day on October 6 to commemorate the Egyptian Army’s successful crossing of the Suez Canal which led to the capture of the Bar Lev Line during the 1973 October War. The Egyptian city of Alexandria is probably best known for its annual film festival, which attracts international attention, while during the rest of the year the city is alive with various … [Read more...]
Portugal Proclamation of Republic (October 5) – Celebrate 100 years!
October 5, 2010 by
Proclamation Day in Portugal October 5 Portugal Celebrates Proclamation of Republic as a public holiday. On October 5,1910 a revolution ended 771 years of monarchy in Portugal when King Manuel II was deposed and the First Republic was established. D. Manuel II became Grand-Master of the Portuguese Ancient Military Orders of Christ, Avis and St. James of the Sword, of the Order of the Tower and of the Sword founded at Rio de Janeiro by his ancestor King John VI and of the Order of Our … [Read more...]
FIJI DAY – Celebrate October 5
October 5, 2010 by
Fiji Day October 5 Fiji Celebrates Fiji Day as a public holiday. Fiji or Viti , officially Republic of the Fiji Islands, republic made up of a Melanesian island group (2005 est. pop. 893,000), c.7,000 sq mi (18,130 sq km), South Pacific. Suva is the capital. Every year on October 5, Fiji celebrates the anniversary of its independence from Britain in 1970. Fiji Day is the culmination of a weeklong celebration aptly called Fiji Week. A different theme is chosen every … [Read more...]
Lesotho celebrates Independence Day! – October 4
October 4, 2010 by
Lesotho celebrates Independence Day October 4 Lesotho Celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday. The area now called The Kingdom of Lesotho (pronounced le-Soo-too) was originally Basutoland. Both names derive from the common language, Sotho, which was spoken by the many groups which united to form the nation in the early 1800s. Lesotho is often referred to as "The Kingdom in the Sky" or "The Switzerland of southern Africa" because of the stark beauty of its rugged … [Read more...]
Palau Celebrates United Nations Day – October 1
October 1, 2010 by
Palau Celebrates United Nations Day October 1 Palau celebrates United Nations Day as a national holiday. That Palau is a paradise is not in doubt. It has a unique ecology, and an economy based on tourism ( especially diving, and marine eco-tourism) and it is home to the world's largest shark sanctuary. It has also been the location for the TV series "Survivors.". . If you are regular viewer of Survivor episodes, you must remember Jennifer Lyon, the one who had finished in fourth place … [Read more...]
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE Celebrates 'Agricultural Reform Day' – September 30
September 30, 2010 by
Agricultural Reform Day September 30 Agricultural Reform Day is a Public Holiday in Sao Tome. Sao Tome and Principe are the 2 Islands. It is the smallest country in the world. http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/countries/west-africa/sao-tome-principe/ The provinces are further divided into seven districts, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe. In 19th century, Sao Tome was the world’s largest producer of cocoa. "This group was fishing in the bay near Omali … [Read more...]
Botswana Lights the Candles for a Birthday Celebration – September 30
September 30, 2010 by
Botswana Lights the Candles for a Birthday Celebration Botswana Day! September 30 Botswana Day is a Public Holiday in Botswana Botswana Day, September 30, commemorates Botswana’s independence from the British on 30 September 1966. The Republic of Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Citizens of Botswana are called “Batswana”, regardless of ethnicity. Formerly a British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within … [Read more...]
Simchat Torah, Isreal – September 30~31
September 30, 2010 by
Israel observes Simchat Torah September 30-31 Israel celebrates Simchat Torah as a two day holiday. On the Hebrew calendar, the autumnal holiday of Sukkot is immediately followed by the Shemini Atzeret. Shemini Atzeret is a two-day holiday and the festivities for the Simchat Torah are observed on the second day. The first day of the two day holiday is called “Shemini Atzeret” and the second day is called “Simchat Torah”. According to Halaka, both days are officially Shemini … [Read more...]
