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.
Maha Shivaratri Day
Maha Shivaratri Day, rooted in Vedic traditions and enriched through the Puranas, commemorates major legends of Lord Shiva, including his marriage to Parvati, the drinking of poison during the cosmic churning, and his Tandava dance.
Statehood Day (Serbia)
Statehood Day is Serbia's most important national holiday, commemorating both the First Serbian Uprising of 1804 and the adoption of the Sretenje Constitution of 1835, symbolizing the country’s path toward independence and democracy.