Bal Divas/Children’s Day in Nepal September 14, 2010 Nepal celebrates Bal Divas/Children’s Day as a public holiday. Children’s day or Bal Divas day is created everywhere in order to honor the children and minors. It is celebrated in Nepal and all over its kingdom on August 20. This is the day that children get full freedom to enjoy a play. It is a special day only for the children. This day reminds everyone to look after the welfare of the people and to tell them to live as per the dream … [Read more...]
San Jacinto Day Celebrated in Nicaragua – September 14th!
September 13, 2010 by
San Jacinto Day Celebrated in Nicaragua September 14, 2010 San Jacinto Day is a public holiday in Nicaragua. On May 3, 1855, American filibuster William Walker set sail with 58 men from San Francisco, California to the coast of Nicaragua to aid Francisco Castellón Sanabria, a Liberal Party candidate that lost a highly contested election the year before. Eventually Walker would go on to proclaim himself President of the country and rule until his surrender on May 1, 1857. The downward … [Read more...]
Grandparents Day Celebrated in the United States and Canada – September 12, 2010
September 11, 2010 by
Grandparents Day Celebrated in the United States and Canada September 12, 2010 National Grandparents Day is a non-public holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada. Following in the footsteps of Fathers Day and Mothers Day, the American government passed another bill that proposed the celebration of Grandparents Day, an effort to honor seniors and their contributions to people’s lives. The day is celebrated the first Sunday in September after Labor Day. History of … [Read more...]
Yemen celebrates Revolution Day!
September 11, 2010 by
Yemen celebrates Revolution Day September 10, 2010 Revolution Day is a public holiday in Yemen. Yemen’s September 26, 1962, revolution is a national holiday. The revolution led to the overthrow of the xenophobic and oppressive Imamate that ruled North Yemen for much of the 20th century, ultimately setting the stage for the creation of the modern Republic of Yemen.This day is also known as September Revolution Day. Yemen Revolution Day History During the rule of Imam Yahia on the … [Read more...]
Labour Day – Celebrating in CANADA & the U.S.A. on Sept. 6
September 5, 2010 by
The Labour Day, Canada & the U.S.A. September 6, 2010 The Labour Day holiday in Canada, as in the U.S., celebrates worker solidarity. Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take statutory holidays off with regular pay. Some businesses remain open on holidays, such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions. In a time when the news of labour "strife" is dominated by disputes between millionaire athletes and billionaire owners, history … [Read more...]
Vietnam National Day – Celebrate
September 2, 2010 by
Vietnam National Day September 2 Vietnam celebrates National Day as a public holiday. On 2nd of September, Vietnam celebrates its National Day. This day in 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence solemnly in Hanoi at the Ba Dinh Square. He proclaimed the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. This event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the Vietnamese nation’s colorful history. Vietnam National Day History In 1941, Ho Chi Minh formed … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan celebrates Independence Day!
August 31, 2010 by
Kyrgyzstan Independence Day August 31, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Kyrgyzstan. 31st August 1991 is the day when Kyrgyzstan got independent from the Soviet Union. The age-old Soviet pressure took a long time to shrug off. Although the country was declared a republic and went through a name change several times after 1990, it was far from being independent from the Soviet clutches. The decision of Independence on 31st August 1991 was welcome by the common people as it was … [Read more...]
UK and Wales celebrates Summer Holiday!
August 31, 2010 by
UK and Wales Summer Holiday August 31, 2009 Summer Holiday is a public holiday in the UK and Wales. Summer holidays, alternatively termed as summer vacation or summer break, is a holiday session in the summer time taken mostly in the schools. Its timings mostly depend on the country and the district. In United Kingdom that is England and Wales, the last Monday in August is a bank holiday called the Summer Bank Holiday. For majority of the people of England and Wales, who are not … [Read more...]
Moldova celebrates Limbra Noastra!
August 31, 2010 by
Moldova Limbra Noastra Day August 31, 2009 Limbra Noastra Day is a public holiday in Moldova. Limba Noastra literally translates to our language. On August 31, every year Moldova celebrates Limba Noastra or its language day. The day is celebrated to honor the passing of the language law, which proclaimed the Moldovan language written in Latin script to be the official language of Moldova. The law also established its identity with the Roman language. The day is considered to be a … [Read more...]
Malaysia – celebrates Independence Day!
August 31, 2010 by
Malaysia Independence Day August 31, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Malaysia. Malaysia got its independence on August 31, 1957. Though it has a long history of invasion, it was the British colonies, from whom they got their independence. Since then Malaysia has come up the economic growth curve quite well. Now it is well known for its tourism industry. It is one of those destinations, which make people get the whole Asia experience. As their tagline says ‘truly … [Read more...]
Slovak National Uprising Commemorated in Slovakia – August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010 by
Slovak National Uprising August 29, 2010 Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia. Right at the heart of Europe and with a history intertwined with that of its neighbours, Slovakia has proudly preserved its own language and distinct cultural traditions. Slovak National Uprising (SNP) was an armed rebellion that broke out in Slovakia in late August 1944 and continued until October 1944 during World War II. The uprising was launched on August 29, 1944 in an attempt to … [Read more...]
Georgia celebrates Mariamoba – August 28, 2010
August 28, 2010 by
Georgia Mariamoba August 28, 2010 Mariamoba is a public holiday in Georgia. Mariamoba on August 28 is one of the greatest holidays in Georgia. Mariamoba or The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated as a religious holiday in Georgia. This day is celebrated to commemorate the assumption of the Blessed Virgin into heaven. The day is celebrated all over Georgia with church ceremonies and feasts. Mariamoba History The Blessed Virgin Mary, often shortened to … [Read more...]
WHITEHO– USE – Celebrates 19th Amendment~August 26, 2010
August 26, 2010 by
Women's Equality Day and the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and we mark the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. We honor those who made this day possible like Alice Paul and Ida Wells-Barnett and the countless women who fought for suffrage. They understood what we know now – that there is power in participation. We believe in the importance of voting. Since 1920, women have made enormous strides toward social, political, and economic … [Read more...]
PMO – 100th Anniversary of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE):
August 22, 2010 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada August 21, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the 100th Anniversary of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE): “It has been 100 years since Canada’s seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, opened the first PNE. In that time there has been little the Exhibition hasn’t seen – from livestock displays to rockets and aircraft, world-class musicians and even a wedding – the PNE has had it … [Read more...]
Hungary Constitution Day Date – August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010 by
Hungary Constitution Day August 20, 2010 Hungary celebrates Constitution Day as a public holiday. A day when the constitution of a country is made it’s a public holiday in the country. This day is known as a Constitution Day. It is celebrated to show the honor and respects to the constitution of the country. Hungary celebrates this day on August 20 every year. August 20 is also known as St. Stephen Day in Hungary. Hungary Constitution Day History It was Hungary’s first king, St. … [Read more...]
