Events
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.
Poson Full Moon Poya Day
Poson Full Moon Poya marks the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera and the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka during King Devanampiya Tissa’s reign in the 3rd century BCE. The historic meeting at Mihintale led to Buddhism becoming the island’s state religion. Today, Poson Full Moon Poya Day is one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist festivals.
Independence Day (Seychelles)
Independence Day in Seychelles commemorates the country's liberation from British colonial rule and its transformation into a sovereign republic on June 29, 1976. It reflects both the political struggles leading up to independence and the enduring pride of the Seychellois people.