BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260405T205006 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104 DTSTAMP:20260405T205006 CREATED:20250821T040308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T015837Z UID:10000442-1767398400-1767484799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Duruthu Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka at Mahiyangana\, where he brought peace to the island. The day is marked by meditation\, almsgiving\, and the Duruthu Perahera at Kelaniya temple\, making it one of the most important Buddhist festivals of the year. \nWhen is Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day?\nDuruthu Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated in January\, the first full moon of the year. \nThe following is the list of Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 10\, 2020Friday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 28\, 2021Thursday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 17\, 2022Monday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 06\, 2023Friday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 13\, 2025Monday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 03\, 2026Saturday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 22\, 2027Friday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 12\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 30\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 19\, 2030Saturday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 08\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 27\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 15\, 2033Saturday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 05\, 2034Thursday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 24\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 13\, 2036Sunday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 02\, 2037Friday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 21\, 2038Thursday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 10\, 2039Monday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 29\, 2040Sunday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 02\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 21\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 10\, 2043Saturday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 29\, 2044Friday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 18\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 07\, 2046Sunday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 15\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayJan 03\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day?\nIn Sri Lanka\, each full moon (Poya) is considered sacred in Theravāda Buddhism\, marking significant events in the Buddha's life. \nDuruthu Poya is the first Poya of the year\, falling in January\, and has one of the most profound historical connections to the island's Buddhist heritage. \nAccording to the Mahavamsa (the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka)\, the Buddha visited the island during the ninth month after his Enlightenment (around the 6th century BCE). \nHis destination was Mahiyangana\, a region in central Sri Lanka. At that time\, Sri Lanka was inhabited by Yakshas (a tribe believed to be fierce\, powerful beings). Conflicts among them created unrest. \nThe Buddha came to bring peace and harmony to the island. He preached the Dhamma (teachings)\, which calmed the Yakshas and inspired them to embrace non-violence. \nThe visit symbolized the beginning of Sri Lanka's connection to Buddhism\, centuries before its official establishment under King Devanampiya Tissa. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/duruthu-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Duruthu-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR