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:20260421T145332 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:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260421T145333 CREATED:20250918T035955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T023753Z UID:10000590-1776816000-1776902399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day (Israel) DESCRIPTION:Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut) in Israel marks the proclamation of the State of Israel in 1948 and is celebrated with national ceremonies\, fireworks and prayers of thanksgiving. It represents both a historic milestone for the Jewish people and a living symbol of national identity. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day in Israel is observed on 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew calendar (usually in April or May). \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 DayApr 29\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 15\, 2021Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 05\, 2022Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 26\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Independence DayMay 14\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Independence DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 22\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Independence DayMay 12\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Independence DayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 19\, 2029Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 29\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 15\, 2032Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 25\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Independence DayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Independence DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 21\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Independence DayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 28\, 2039Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 18\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Independence DayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 24\, 2042Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 14\, 2043Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 03\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 20\, 2045Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 10\, 2046Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 16\, 2048Thursday \n \n Independence DayMay 06\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nIn the late 19th century\, the Zionist movement began advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in the Land of Israel (then under Ottoman rule). \nWaves of Jewish immigration (Aliyah) increased in the early 20th century\, especially under British Mandate of Palestine (1920–1948). Tensions grew between Jews\, Arabs\, and the British\, leading to violence and international debate. \nOn November 29\, 1947\, the United Nations General Assembly voted for the Partition Plan\, recommending the division of Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state\, with Jerusalem under international administration. The Jewish leadership accepted the plan\, while Arab leaders rejected it\, leading to escalating conflict. \nOn May 14\, 1948 (5 Iyar 5708 in the Hebrew calendar)\, David Ben-Gurion\, head of the Jewish Agency\, declared the establishment of the State of Israel in Tel Aviv. The declaration came hours before the British Mandate officially ended. The new state was immediately recognized by the United States and later by the Soviet Union and other nations. \nWithin hours of the declaration\, neighboring Arab countries (Egypt\, Jordan\, Syria\, Lebanon\, and Iraq) invaded. This began the 1948 Arab–Israeli War (known in Israel as the War of Independence). \nDespite being outnumbered and poorly armed\, Jewish forces (later the Israel Defense Forces\, IDF) prevailed. By 1949\, armistice agreements were signed\, and Israel had secured more territory than originally allocated by the UN plan. \nThe first Yom Ha'atzmaut was celebrated on May 4–5\, 1949\, marking the first anniversary of statehood. It was designated as a national holiday and has been celebrated annually on the 5th of Iyar (or adjusted for Shabbat) ever since. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-israel/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Independence-Day-Israel.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR