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:20260423T031344 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:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 DTSTAMP:20260423T031344 CREATED:20250716T052227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T202249Z UID:10000395-1775520000-1775606399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Karume Day DESCRIPTION:Karume Day commemorates the assassination of Abeid Amani Karume\, the first President of Zanzibar and a founding father of Tanzania. It is a significant memorial holiday in Zanzibar\, honoring Karume's legacy as a revolutionary leader and unifier of the nation. \nWhen is Karume Day?\nKarume Day is observed each year on April 7. \nThe following is the list of Karume Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2022Thursday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2023Friday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2024Sunday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2025Monday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2028Friday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2029Saturday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2030Sunday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2031Monday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2033Thursday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2034Friday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2035Saturday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2036Monday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2039Thursday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2040Saturday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2041Sunday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2042Monday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2044Thursday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2045Friday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2046Saturday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2047Sunday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Karume DayApr 07\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Karume Day?\nAbeid Amani Karume was born on August 4\, 1905\, in Zanzibar. He is the leader of the Afro-Shirazi Party (ASP)\, which represented the African majority in Zanzibar. \nAfter the Zanzibar Revolution of January 12\, 1964\, which overthrew the Arab Sultan\, Karume became President of the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba. \nOn April 26\, 1964\, Karume co-signed the agreement with President Julius Nyerere of Tanganyika to create the United Republic of Tanzania. Karume became the First Vice President of the new nation while retaining his presidency in Zanzibar. \nOn April 7\, 1972\, Karume was shot and killed at the headquarters of the Afro-Shirazi Party in Zanzibar Town by gunmen believed to be political dissidents. His assassination shocked the nation and led to mass arrests\, suppression of opposition\, and increased centralization of power in Zanzibar. \nDespite the controversy surrounding the political climate of the time\, Karume's death is treated as a martyrdom for African nationalism and post-colonial governance. \nShortly after his assassination\, April 7 was declared "Karume Day" in Zanzibar to honor his memory and achievements. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/karume-day/ CATEGORIES:Leader,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Karume-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 DTSTAMP:20260423T031344 CREATED:20250915T051131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T051131Z UID:10000579-1775520000-1775606399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Southland Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Southland Anniversary Day commemorates the 1861 creation of Southland Province\, which split from Otago but lasted only until 1870. Even after the abolition of provinces in 1876\, Southland retained its anniversary day as a regional holiday. \nWhen is Southland Anniversary Day?\nSouthland Anniversary Day is observed on Easter Tuesday. \nThe following is the list of Southland Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 14\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 06\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 19\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 11\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 02\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 22\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 07\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayMar 30\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 18\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 03\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 23\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 15\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayMar 30\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 19\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 11\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayMar 27\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 15\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 07\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 27\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 12\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 03\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 23\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 08\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayMar 31\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 19\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 11\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayMar 27\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 16\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 07\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Southland Anniversary DayApr 20\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Southland Anniversary Day?\nThe origins of Southland Anniversary Day go back to the provincial government system created under the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852. In 1861\, Southland Province was officially established after separating from Otago Province. \nThe split was driven by dissatisfaction among settlers in the deep south\, who felt that revenue from local land sales was being diverted to Dunedin rather than being used for Southland's development. Invercargill became the capital of the new province. \nSouthland Province only lasted for nine years. The province struggled financially\, taking on debt to fund ambitious infrastructure projects such as roads and railways. \nBy 1870\, Southland was reabsorbed into Otago Province\, making it one of the shortest-lived provinces in New Zealand history. \nIn 1876\, all provincial governments in New Zealand were abolished and replaced by a centralized system of government with local councils. Despite this\, provincial anniversary days were retained as regional public holidays. \nSouthland\, even though it had only existed as a province for nine years\, kept its anniversary day as a marker of its distinct regional identity. \nUnlike most anniversary days\, which are tied to specific historical dates\, Southland Anniversary Day is observed on Easter Tuesday (the Tuesday after Easter Monday). This unusual timing was chosen to give Southland residents an extended Easter break\, making it more practical and popular. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/southland-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Southland-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR