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.
Immaculate Conception Day
Immaculate Conception Day is a major feast in the Catholic Church. It celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin, a unique grace given by God to prepare her for her role as the Mother of Jesus Christ.
Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)
Constitution Day in Uzbekistan marks the adoption of the country's Constitution in 1992, which laid the legal foundation for the independent Republic of Uzbekistan following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
King Tupou I Day
King Tupou I Day honors the memory and legacy of King George Tupou I, the founding monarch of modern Tonga and one of the most transformative leaders in Pacific history.
National Youth Day (Albania)
National Youth Day in Albania honors the courage of Albanian students who led the 1990 democratic movement, marking the fall of communism and celebrating youth as a force for freedom, hope and progress.