Events
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.
Unity Day (Vanuatu)
Unity Day in Vanuatu is a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the unity of the country’s many islands, cultures, and linguistic groups, which was especially important during the formation of the modern Vanuatu nation.
Liberation Day (Albania)
Liberation Day in Albania marks the end of Nazi occupation in 1944 and Albania’s liberation during World War II, honoring the bravery of the partisans who fought for freedom and the nation’s sovereignty.