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.
Ill Full Moon Poya Day
Ill Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s sending forth of 60 disciples to spread the Dhamma, marking the beginning of missionary Buddhism. It also recalls the inclusion of Sariputta and Moggallana’s followers into the Sangha.
The 1949 Great March And Restoration Day
The 1949 Great March forced the restoration of the Virgin Islands' legislature in 1950, marking the rebirth of self-government. The holiday is celebrated as a day of unity, resilience and political awakening in the BVI.