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:20260425T072412 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:20260221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTSTAMP:20260425T072412 CREATED:20250417T042324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T021456Z UID:10000236-1771632000-1771718399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day DESCRIPTION:​Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe\, commemorating the birthday of the nation's founding leader\, Robert Mugabe. Established in 2017 following Mugabe's resignation\, the day honors his contributions to Zimbabwe's independence and his emphasis on youth empowerment and education. \nWhen is Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day?\nRobert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is observed annually on February 21st. \nThe following is the list of Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2020Friday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2021Sunday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2022Monday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2025Friday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2026Saturday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2027Sunday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2028Monday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2030Thursday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2031Friday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2032Saturday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2033Monday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2036Thursday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2037Saturday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2038Sunday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2039Monday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2041Thursday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2042Friday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2043Saturday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2044Sunday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2047Thursday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2048Friday \n \n Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth DayFeb 21\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day? \nThe holiday's origins trace back to the "February 21st Movement\," established in 1986 by the ZANU-PF Youth League to honor Mugabe's contributions to youth empowerment and education. \nFollowing Mugabe's resignation in November 2017\, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially declared February 21 as Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day. This decision was formalized through Statutory Instrument 143\, published in the Government Gazette\, recognizing the day as a public holiday.​ \nWhile initially focused on celebrating Mugabe's legacy\, the holiday has evolved to emphasize the role of youth in Zimbabwe's development. Activities on this day often include community service projects\, and youth leadership conferences aimed at inspiring young people to contribute positively to society.​ \nAs a national holiday\, schools and most businesses in Zimbabwe are closed on February 21st to allow citizens to participate in the day's events and reflections.​ URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/robert-gabriel-mugabe-national-youth-day/ CATEGORIES:Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Robert-Gabriel-Mugabe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTSTAMP:20260425T072413 CREATED:20250420T010036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T013705Z UID:10000265-1771632000-1771718399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Father Lini Day DESCRIPTION:Father Lini Day is a national public holiday in Vanuatu. It commemorates the death of Father Walter Lini\, who is widely regarded as the father of Vanuatu's independence and served as its first Prime Minister after the nation gained sovereignty in 1980. \nWhen is Father Lini Day?\nFather Lini Day is observed annually on February 21. \nThe following is the list of Father Lini Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2020Friday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2021Sunday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2022Monday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2025Friday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2026Saturday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2027Sunday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2028Monday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2030Thursday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2031Friday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2032Saturday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2033Monday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2036Thursday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2037Saturday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2038Sunday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2039Monday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2041Thursday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2042Friday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2043Saturday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2044Sunday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2047Thursday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2048Friday \n \n Father Lini DayFeb 21\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Father Lini Day?\nFather Lini was born in 1942\, Pentecost Island\, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu)\, and died on February 21\, 1999. He was an Anglican priest\, politician and nationalist leader who played a central role in Vanuatu's peaceful transition to independence from joint British and French colonial rule. \nLini co-founded the Vanua'aku Pati\, a political party that pushed for decolonization and self-determination. He led the movement that culminated in Vanuatu's independence on July 30\, 1980\, ending the Anglo-French Condominium. Upon independence\, Lini became Vanuatu's first Prime Minister\, a position he held until 1991. \nLini promoted a unique ideology known as "Melanesian socialism" — a blend of traditional community values\, Christian ethics\, and self-reliance. He was a strong advocate for nuclear-free Pacific policies\, decolonization in neighboring countries\, and regional unity among Melanesian nations. \nLini saw political leadership as a spiritual calling\, and his identity as a priest-politician influenced his calm\, moral-centered leadership style. \nFather Lini passed away on February 21\, 1999. Recognizing his contributions\, the Vanuatu government declared February 21 as "Father Lini Day"\, making it a national public holiday. He is remembered as a unifying figure\, whose leadership shaped the foundations of the modern Vanuatuan state. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/father-lini-day/ CATEGORIES:Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Father-Lini-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR