BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260423T012724 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:20260322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTSTAMP:20260423T012724 CREATED:20251008T041102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T041335Z UID:10000682-1774137600-1774223999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Nowruz (Albania) DESCRIPTION:Nowruz in Albania is a public holiday marking the arrival of spring and symbolizing renewal\, peace and unity. Deeply rooted in Bektashi Sufi tradition\, it honors harmony between faith\, nature and humanity. \nWhen is Nowruz?\nNowruz in Albania is celebrated on March 22 every year. \nThe following is the list of Nowruz from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2020Sunday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2021Monday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2022Tuesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2023Wednesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2024Friday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2025Saturday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2026Sunday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2027Monday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2028Wednesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2029Thursday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2030Friday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2031Saturday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2032Monday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2033Tuesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2034Wednesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2035Thursday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2036Saturday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2037Sunday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2038Monday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2039Tuesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2040Thursday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2041Friday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2042Saturday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2043Sunday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2044Tuesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2045Wednesday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2046Thursday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2047Friday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2048Sunday \n \n NowruzMar 22\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Nowruz?\nNowruz\, meaning "New Day" in Persian\, is an ancient festival that originated over 3\,000 years ago in Persia (modern-day Iran). It marks the vernal equinox\, the first day of spring\, symbolizing renewal\, balance and the victory of light over darkness. \nRooted in Zoroastrianism\, one of the world's oldest religions\, Nowruz spread widely through trade\, cultural exchange\, and the expansion of the Persian Empire\, reaching many parts of Central Asia\, the Balkans\, and the Middle East. \nNowruz was introduced to Albania through the influence of the Bektashi Order\, a Sufi Islamic movement that originated in the Middle East and spread through the Ottoman Empire. The Bektashi dervishes adopted Nowruz as a spiritual and cultural celebration\, blending ancient Persian traditions with Sufi mysticism and Islamic symbolism. \nWhen the Bektashi Order established a strong presence in Albania during the 16th and 17th centuries\, Nowruz became part of Albanian religious and cultural life. \nThe Bektashi community\, known for its tolerant and inclusive approach to Islam\, regards Nowruz as a day of spiritual renewal\, peace and reflection. The celebration coincides with the birthday of Imam Ali\, an important figure in Islamic history\, adding a layer of religious reverence to the day. \nOver time\, Nowruz evolved into both a religious observance and a cultural holiday for many Albanians\, emphasizing love\, unity\, and renewal of life. \nDuring the communist period in Albania (1945–1990)\, all religious practices\, including Nowruz celebrations\, were banned as part of the regime's strict atheism policy. After the fall of communism in 1990\, religious freedom was restored\, and the Bektashi community openly revived Nowruz celebrations. \nNowruz is now a public holiday in Albania\, officially recognized since 1996. It highlights Albania's diverse heritage\, where Eastern traditions coexist with local customs in a spirit of tolerance and inclusion. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/nowruz-albania/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nowruz-Albania.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR