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.
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day in California
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day is observed on different dates depending on the state. In some states like California and Missouri, it is observed on February 4, which is Parks’ birthday, while in others like Ohio and Alabama, it is celebrated on December 1, which is the anniversary of her arrest.
Independence Day Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Independence Day commemorates the island’s peaceful independence from Britain in 1948. Marked by flag-raising, parades, religious observances, and cultural events, it is a celebration of sovereignty and national pride.