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All Day
All Souls' Day
All Souls' Day is dedicated to praying for the souls of the faithful departed, particularly those in Purgatory, undergoing purification before entering Heaven. It is a significant day in the Catholic Church and other Christian traditions that honor the dead.
V.C. Bird Day
V.C. Bird Day in Antigua and Barbuda honours Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr., the nation's first Prime Minister and a central figure in its journey to independence. Widely regarded as the “Father of the Nation,” Sir Vere Bird led the labour movement that improved workers' rights and guided the country from colonial rule to self-government and independence in 1981.