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.
Independence Day (Morocco)
Independence Day in Morocco marks the country's liberation from French colonial rule in 1956 and the return of King Mohammed V, symbolizing national sovereignty, unity, and the rebirth of the modern Moroccan state.
Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day
Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day marks the 1918 declaration of independence in Riga, when Latvia became a sovereign state. The day honors national unity, freedom, and the enduring spirit of the Latvian people.