BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTSTAMP:20260421T171949 CREATED:20250914T035619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T035619Z UID:10000562-1758585600-1758671999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Day (Saudi Arabia) DESCRIPTION:Saudi National Day marks September 23\, 1932\, when King Abdulaziz Al Saud unified the Arabian Peninsula into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Declared a public holiday in 2005\, it symbolizes unity\, sovereignty\, and national pride\, and is one of the country's most celebrated occasions. \nWhen is National Day?\nNational Day in Saudi Arabia is celebrated every year on September 23. \nThe following is the list of National Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National DaySep 23\, 2020Wednesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2021Thursday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2022Friday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2023Saturday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2024Monday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2025Tuesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2026Wednesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2027Thursday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2028Saturday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2029Sunday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2030Monday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2031Tuesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2032Thursday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2033Friday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2034Saturday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2035Sunday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2036Tuesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2037Wednesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2038Thursday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2039Friday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2040Sunday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2041Monday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2042Tuesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2043Wednesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2044Friday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2045Saturday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2046Sunday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2047Monday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2048Wednesday \n \n National DaySep 23\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of National Day?\nIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, the Arabian Peninsula was divided into different tribal regions and territories under Ottoman and local control. \nAbdulaziz Ibn Saud (later King Abdulaziz Al Saud) began a campaign to restore his family's rule. In 1902\, he recaptured Riyadh\, his ancestral home\, marking the beginning of decades of unification efforts. \nOver the next 30 years\, Abdulaziz consolidated power over Najd\, Hejaz\, Al-Ahsa\, and Asir\, bringing together the different regions of the Arabian Peninsula. \nOn September 23\, 1932\, King Abdulaziz issued a royal decree officially proclaiming the formation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This act united the disparate regions into a single sovereign state\, with Riyadh as its capital. The new name reflected both the dynasty of the Al Saud family and the country's Islamic identity. \nFor many years\, September 23 was recognized informally as the Kingdom's founding anniversary. In 2005\, King Abdullah declared September 23 a public holiday\, making it an official National Day. \nThis decision institutionalized the day as a time for national pride\, reflection\, and celebration. \nNational Day (September 23) is distinct from Founding Day (February 22)\, which commemorates the creation of the first Saudi state in 1727. \nNational Day focuses on the modern unification in 1932 and Saudi Arabia's emergence as a single nation. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-day-saudi-arabia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/National-Day-Saudi-Arabia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTSTAMP:20260421T171949 CREATED:20241222T065833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T030221Z UID:10000096-1758585600-1758758399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year\, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe\, a period of introspection and preparation for Yom Kippur\, the Day of Atonement. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Rosh Hashanah?\nThe History of Rosh Hashanah?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat is the Hebrew Calendar?\n\nWhen is Rosh Hashanah?\nRosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year\, is observed on the first two days of Tishrei\, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. \nThe following is the list of Rosh Hashanah from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDay 1Day 2\n\n\n\n \n Rosh HashanahSep 19\, 2020Sep 20\, 2020 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 07\, 2021Sep 08\, 2021 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 26\, 2022Sep 27\, 2022 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 16\, 2023Sep 17\, 2023 \n \n Rosh HashanahOct 03\, 2024Oct 04\, 2024 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 23\, 2025Sep 24\, 2025 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 12\, 2026Sep 13\, 2026 \n \n Rosh HashanahOct 02\, 2027Oct 03\, 2027 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 21\, 2028Sep 22\, 2028 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 10\, 2029Sep 11\, 2029 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 28\, 2030Sep 29\, 2030 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 18\, 2031Sep 19\, 2031 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 06\, 2032Sep 07\, 2032 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 24\, 2033Sep 25\, 2033 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 14\, 2034Sep 15\, 2034 \n \n Rosh HashanahOct 04\, 2035Oct 05\, 2035 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 22\, 2036Sep 23\, 2036 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 10\, 2037Sep 11\, 2037 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 30\, 2038Oct 01\, 2038 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 19\, 2039Sep 20\, 2039 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 08\, 2040Sep 09\, 2040 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 26\, 2041Sep 27\, 2041 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 15\, 2042Sep 16\, 2042 \n \n Rosh HashanahOct 05\, 2043Oct 06\, 2043 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 22\, 2044Sep 23\, 2044 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 12\, 2045Sep 13\, 2045 \n \n Rosh HashanahOct 01\, 2046Oct 02\, 2046 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 21\, 2047Sep 22\, 2047 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 08\, 2048Sep 09\, 2048 \n \n Rosh HashanahSep 27\, 2049Sep 28\, 2049 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Rosh Hashanah?\nThe history of Rosh Hashanah is rooted in Jewish tradition and scriptural references\, evolving into its current form over centuries. \nThe Torah\, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible\, does not directly call Rosh Hashanah the "New Year" but refers to it as a "day of remembrance" (Yom Zikaron) and a "day of sounding the shofar" (Yom Teruah). It was established as a day of reflection and spiritual renewal\, marking the beginning of the agricultural year and serving as a time to take stock of one's deeds. \nRosh Hashanah also coincides with the start of the agricultural cycle of sowing\, growth\, and harvest in the ancient Near East\, particularly in Israel. \nDuring the Talmudic era\, a transformative era in Jewish history that lasted from 70 CE to 638 CE\, Rosh Hashanah evolved to include more than just agricultural and religious implications. It was designated as the "new year for years\," the time when the year number increases and the anniversary of the creation of the world. \nThe liturgy of Rosh Hashanah saw significant development during the medieval period. This includes the incorporation of specific prayers such as the "Unetanneh Tokef\," which vividly describes the judgment of humanity. \nIn modern times\, the holiday has retained its dual aspects of joyous celebration and serious introspection. Themes of renewal and reflection are universal\, making it a time for personal change and community connection. Throughout its history\, Rosh Hashanah has grown and evolved\, but its core themes of renewal\, moral reflection\, and community remain central to its celebration. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year\, a variety of customs and traditions are observed\, each infused with deep symbolic meaning. \nAttending lengthy services at the synagogue is central to Rosh Hashanah. These services are marked by special liturgies and the sounding of the shofar (a ram's horn). The shofar is blown 100 times over the course of the service\, serving as a call to repentance and a reminder of God's sovereignty. \nOn the first day of Rosh Hashanah\, many perform the Tashlich ceremony\, where sins are symbolically "cast" into a flowing body of water\, such as a river or ocean\, by throwing pieces of bread or stones into the water. \nEating apples dipped in honey is perhaps the most recognized tradition\, symbolizing the hope for a sweet new year. Bread is baked in a round shape\, often with raisins\, symbolizing continuity and the cyclical nature of life. Often\, the head of a fish or a lamb is served\, symbolizing the desire to be at the "head" and not at the "tail" of events in the coming year. \nMany wear new clothes or white garments to symbolize purity and new beginnings. It is customary to send cards or messages wishing friends and family a "Shanah Tovah" (a good year) or "Shanah Tovah Umetukah" (a good and sweet year). Family gatherings are common\, where festive meals are shared\, and the traditions and customs of Rosh Hashanah are observed together. \nWhat is the Hebrew Calendar?\nThe Hebrew calendar is a fascinating blend of lunar and solar components\, making it a lunisolar calendar. \nThe Hebrew calendar consists of 12 months during a common year and 13 months in a leap year. The months are based on the moon's cycle\, but to keep the calendar in sync with the solar year and agricultural seasons\, an extra month is added in seven out of every 19 years. This adjustment is part of a 19-year cycle known as the Metonic cycle. \nThe months in the Hebrew calendar include: Tishrei\, Cheshvan (or Marcheshvan)\, Kislev\, Tevet\, Shevat\, Adar (In leap years\, Adar I and Adar II)\, Nisan\, Iyar\, Sivan\, Tammuz\, Av\, and Elul. \nThe days of the week in the Hebrew calendar are simply numbered as First Day\, Second Day\, etc.\, with the exception of the seventh day\, Shabbat\, which is a day of rest. \nOriginally\, the months were set by observation of the new moon\, and extra months were added by decision of a rabbinical court based on agricultural conditions. By the 4th century\, Hillel II established a fixed calendar based on mathematical and astronomical calculations\, allowing Jews everywhere to follow a uniform calendar without the need for observation. \nWhile the Gregorian calendar is used for civil purposes in Israel and most of the world\, the Hebrew calendar remains vital for determining Jewish religious observances and is used extensively in Jewish life for all religious purposes\, including prayer books\, holiday schedules\, and ritual observances. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/rosh-hashanah/ CATEGORIES:Jewish,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rosh-Hashanah.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR