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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.
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CATEGORIES:Christianity
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SUMMARY:Constitution and Flag Day
DESCRIPTION:Constitution and Flag Day is a national public holiday in Turkmenistan\, and it marks two significant events in Turkmenistan's national identity: the adoption of the Constitution of Turkmenistan and the celebration of the national flag. \nWhen is Constitution and Flag Day?\nConstitution and Flag Day is celebrated every year on May 18.  \nThe following is the list of Constitution and Flag Day from 2020 to 2049. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2020Monday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2021Tuesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2022Wednesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2023Thursday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2024Saturday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2025Sunday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2026Monday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2027Tuesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2028Thursday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2029Friday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2030Saturday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2031Sunday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2032Tuesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2033Wednesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2034Thursday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2035Friday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2036Sunday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2037Monday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2039Wednesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2040Friday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2041Saturday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2042Sunday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2043Monday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2044Wednesday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2045Thursday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2046Friday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2047Saturday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2048Monday        \n            \n            Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2049Tuesday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Constitution and Flag Day?\nConstitution Day: \nAfter gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991\, Turkmenistan needed to establish its own legal and political framework as a sovereign state. \nOn May 18\, 1992\, Turkmenistan adopted its first independent Constitution. This constitution defined the structure of government\, citizens' rights and freedoms\, and the principles of neutrality and sovereignty. \nThe 1992 Constitution marked Turkmenistan's official transition from Soviet rule to an independent republic\, affirming the country's political and legal identity. \nSince then\, May 18 has been observed as Constitution Day\, celebrating statehood and the rule of law. \nFlag Day: \nTurkmenistan adopted its national flag on February 19\, 1992\, soon after independence. For several years\, February 19 was celebrated as National Flag Day. \nIn 2018\, the Turkmen government decided to combine Constitution Day (May 18) and Flag Day (February 19) into a single national holiday celebrated on May 18.
URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/constitution-and-flag-day/
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Somaliland Sovereignty Day
DESCRIPTION:Somaliland Sovereignty Day commemorates May 18\, 1991\, when Somaliland declared itself independent after decades of hardship under Somali rule\, reclaiming the short-lived sovereignty it first had in 1960. It is celebrated as a day of freedom\, resilience and national pride. \nWhen is Somaliland Sovereignty Day?\nSomaliland Sovereignty Day is celebrated every year on May 18.  \nThe following is the list of Somaliland Sovereignty Day from 2020 to 2049. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2020Monday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2021Tuesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2022Wednesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2023Thursday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2024Saturday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2025Sunday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2026Monday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2027Tuesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2028Thursday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2029Friday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2030Saturday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2031Sunday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2032Tuesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2033Wednesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2034Thursday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2035Friday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2036Sunday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2037Monday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2039Wednesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2040Friday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2041Saturday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2042Sunday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2043Monday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2044Wednesday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2045Thursday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2046Friday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2047Saturday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2048Monday        \n            \n            Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2049Tuesday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Somaliland Sovereignty Day?\nBritish Somaliland was a British protectorate in the Horn of Africa. On June 26\, 1960\, it gained independence as the State of Somaliland and was recognized by several countries\, including the UK. Just five days later\, on July 1\, 1960\, it voluntarily united with the former Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. \nThe union soon became troubled: political imbalances\, marginalization of Somalilanders\, and authoritarian rule strained relations.  \nDuring the 1980s\, under President Siad Barre\, the Somali government brutally suppressed opposition in the north\, including mass killings and destruction of cities like Hargeisa. These events fueled Somalilanders' determination to break away from Somalia. \nFollowing the collapse of Somalia's central government in 1991\, the Somali National Movement (SNM)\, along with clan elders and local leaders\, convened in Burao.  \nOn May 18\, 1991\, they declared Somaliland independent\, reviving the sovereignty first achieved in June 1960. Hargeisa was established as the capital. \nMay 18 became Somaliland Sovereignty Day\, the most important national holiday in the region. It marks Somaliland's de facto independence\, though it remains unrecognized internationally. \nSince then\, Somaliland has developed its own government\, constitution\, elections\, and institutions\, often praised as more stable than the rest of Somalia.
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