Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil’s most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida, one of the largest churches in the world, to pay tribute.
Freedom and Democracy Day (Slovakia)
Freedom and Democracy Day in Slovakia commemorates both the 1939 student protests against Nazi occupation and the 1989 student-led Velvet Revolution, symbolizing the nation’s ongoing commitment to freedom, democracy, and civic courage.
Revolution Day (Mexico)
Revolution Day in Mexico is to commemorate the start of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. This major social and political uprising began when Francisco I. Madero called for an end to the long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. The revolution brought significant reforms in land ownership, labor rights, and education, shaping modern Mexico. The day honors the revolution’s heroes and Mexico’s ongoing pursuit of justice, democracy and equality.