BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes 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:20260427T153956 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:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260427T153956 CREATED:20241228T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190726Z UID:10000122-1771372800-1771459199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar\, marking the beginning of Lent\, a 40-day period of fasting\, prayer\, and repentance leading up to Easter. It is observed in Western Christianity including Catholic\, Anglican\, Lutheran\, and some Protestant traditions. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Ash Wednesday?\nThe History of Ash Wednesday?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nFacts About Lent\n\nWhen is Ash Wednesday?\nAsh Wednesday occurs 46 days before Easter Sunday\, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Since Easter is a moveable feast\, the date of Ash Wednesday changes each year but always falls on a Wednesday. \nThe following is the list of Ash Wednesday from 2020 to 2049.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 26\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 17\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 02\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 22\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 14\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 05\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 18\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 10\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 01\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 14\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 06\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 26\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 02\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 22\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 07\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 27\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 18\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 10\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 23\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 15\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 06\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 19\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 11\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 02\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 22\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 07\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 27\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayFebruary 19\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Ash WednesdayMarch 03\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Ash Wednesday\nThe history of Ash Wednesday is deeply rooted in Christian tradition\, emerging as a significant day of penitence and preparation for Lent. While its formal observance developed over centuries\, its practices and symbolism trace back to early Christian and Jewish traditions. \nIn the Bible\, ashes were a symbol of mourning and humility. By the 2nd century\, Christians adopted the use of ashes to symbolize penitence and the acknowledgment of sin. Public penitents often wore sackcloth and sprinkled ashes on their heads as a sign of humility and contrition. \nIn the early Church\, Lent became a season of repentance and preparation for Easter. Ashes gradually became associated with the beginning of Lent\, marking a transition into this solemn season. \nBy the 4th century\, the 40-day period of Lent was formalized to mirror Christ's 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. The practice of placing ashes on the heads of penitents at the start of Lent became more widespread. \nThe practice of using ashes was formalized in the Western Church around the 7th century. By the 10th century\, Ash Wednesday was widely observed in the Catholic Church as the official start of Lent. \nThe tradition of marking the forehead with a cross using ashes became common in the Middle Ages\, symbolizing the believer's mortality and need for repentance. \nIn the 16th century\, during the Reformation\, many Protestant denominations rejected Ash Wednesday viewing it as overly ritualistic. However\, some traditions retained Ash Wednesday practices. \nIn the 20th century\, many Protestant denominations reintroduced Ash Wednesday as part of a broader rediscovery of liturgical practices. Today\, Ash Wednesday remains an important day in the Catholic Church\, marked by fasting\, abstinence from meat\, and the imposition of ashes. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Ash Wednesday\, Christians around the world engage in religious practices and personal reflections to mark the beginning of Lent. \nMost Christians observe Ash Wednesday by attending a special church service or Mass. The liturgy emphasizes themes of repentance and renewal\, often including readings\, hymns\, and prayers. \nThe most distinctive tradition is the imposition of ashes\, typically made by burning the palm leaves from the previous year's Palm Sunday. They are blessed and placed on the foreheads of worshippers in the shape of a cross. \nAsh Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence\, particularly in the Catholic Church. During the day\, adults between 18 and 59 may eat one full meal and two smaller meals\, with no snacks in between. \nMany use the day for prayer and seeking reconciliation with God\, reflecting on their spiritual journey. Worshippers often decide on their Lenten sacrifices such as giving up luxuries\, habits\, or indulgences as an act of discipline and devotion. Many Christians use Ash Wednesday to begin a season of increased generosity\, donating to charity or volunteering. \nFacts About Lent\nLent is a solemn season in the Christian liturgical calendar\, observed in many Western and Eastern Christian traditions. It is a 40-day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter Sunday\, commemorating the passion\, death\, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. \nLent lasts 40 days (not counting Sundays)\, symbolizing Jesus' 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness. Sundays are excluded in the Western tradition\, making the total period 46 days. \nLent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday\, which is the day before Easter Sunday. In the Eastern Orthodox Church\, Lent begins on Clean Monday and follows a slightly different calendar. \nLent is a time for believers to reflect on their relationship with God\, repent of sins\, and prepare spiritually for the celebration of Easter. \nMany Christians give up luxuries or indulgences such as sweets\, alcohol\, social media or entertainment\, as a form of spiritual discipline. Others take on positive practices such as volunteering\, daily gratitude or writing encouraging notes to others. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/ash-wednesday/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ash-Wednesday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260427T153956 CREATED:20250709T035112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T035813Z UID:10000372-1771372800-1771459199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day The Gambia DESCRIPTION:Independence Day in The Gambia commemorates the country's peaceful transition from British colonial rule to becoming a sovereign nation on February 18\, 1965. The day marks a key moment in Gambian history—one of freedom\, political self-determination\, and national pride. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day is celebrated annually on February 18. \nThe following is the list of Independence Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2021Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2022Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2023Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2024Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2027Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2028Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2029Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2033Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2034Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2035Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2036Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2038Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2039Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2040Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2044Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2045Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2046Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nThe Gambia became a British colony in 1765. By the late 19th century\, it was part of British West Africa and governed as a Crown Colony and Protectorate. For decades\, Gambians had limited self-governance and were ruled under British administrative systems. \nIn the early 20th century\, local leaders and activists began calling for greater autonomy and national representation. \nIn 1963\, the British government granted The Gambia internal self-government. Dawda Kairaba Jawara became the country's Prime Minister. \nIn July 1964\, a constitutional conference was held at Marlborough House in London between Gambian and British representatives. \nAs a result\, the Gambia Independence Act 1964 was passed by the British Parliament\, setting February 18\, 1965 as the official independence date. On this day\, The Gambia became a constitutional monarchy\, remaining part of the Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. \nIn 1970\, a national referendum was held to determine whether The Gambia should become a republic. The majority voted yes\, and The Gambia abolished the monarchy\, becoming a republic with Dawda Jawara as its first President. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-the-gambia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Independence-Day-The-Gambia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260427T153956 CREATED:20250913T170031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T170150Z UID:10000545-1771372800-1771459199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day (Sierra Leone) DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day in Sierra Leone honors the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces\, remembering soldiers who died in the civil war and recognizing the military's ongoing role in defending peace and stability. \nWhen is Armed Forces Day?\nArmed Forces Day in Sierra Leone is celebrated every year on February 18. \nThe following is the list of Armed Forces Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2021Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2022Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2023Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2024Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2027Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2028Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2029Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2033Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2034Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2035Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2036Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2038Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2039Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2040Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2044Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2045Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2046Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Armed Forces Day?\nSierra Leone endured a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002\, during which the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) played a central role in defending the state. \nMany soldiers lost their lives fighting against rebel groups\, particularly the Revolutionary United Front (RUF)\, which was notorious for atrocities against civilians. After the war ended in 2002\, the government sought to formally honor the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and recognize the armed forces' contribution to peace and stability. \nFebruary 18 was chosen as Armed Forces Day to serve as a national day of remembrance for soldiers who died in combat\, especially during the civil war. It also became a day to recognize the ongoing service of the armed forces in protecting Sierra Leone's sovereignty and contributing to peacekeeping missions abroad. \nThe day was officially instituted after the war as part of the country's broader effort to promote healing\, reconciliation\, and national unity. \nArmed Forces Day today has two main purposes: honoring the memory of those who died defending the nation\, and appreciating the bravery and service of current soldiers in maintaining peace and security. 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