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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.

Independence Day (Greece)

Independence Day in Greece marks the start of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The day combines national pride with the Feast of the Annunciation, featuring military parades, church services, and cultural celebrations across the country.