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:20260509T022223 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:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260509T022223 CREATED:20250905T201524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T162055Z UID:10000488-1785369600-1785455999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Martyrs' Day (South Sudan) DESCRIPTION:Martyrs' Day was created in memory of Dr. John Garang\, who died in 2005\, but it has since become a broader national commemoration of all South Sudanese who gave their lives in the long struggle for independence. \nWhen is Martyrs' Day?\nMartyrs' Day in South Sudan is celebrated every year on July 30. \nThe following is the list of Martyrs' Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2021Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2022Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2023Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2026Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2027Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2028Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2029Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2032Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2033Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2034Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2035Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2037Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2038Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2043Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2045Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2046Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2048Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayJul 30\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Martyrs' Day?\nMartyrs' Day in South Sudan was established after the tragic death of Dr. John Garang de Mabior\, the leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A)\, who is widely regarded as the founding father of South Sudan. \nOn July 30\, 2005\, Garang died in a helicopter crash while returning from a meeting in Uganda. At the time\, he had just been sworn in as the First Vice President of Sudan and the President of the Government of Southern Sudan\, following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) earlier that year. \nHis death came only three weeks after taking office\, shocking the region and sparking mass mourning across Southern Sudan. July 30 was declared Martyrs' Day soon after Garang's death. \nWhile the holiday specifically commemorates him\, it also serves as a broader remembrance of all soldiers\, leaders\, and civilians who died during the decades-long struggle for liberation. It acknowledges the sacrifices of millions who fought or suffered in the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005) and earlier conflicts. \nAfter South Sudan gained independence on July 9\, 2011\, Martyrs' Day became one of the most important national holidays. It reminds South Sudanese people of the price of freedom and the vision of John Garang\, who believed in a peaceful\, united and democratic country. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/martyrs-day-south-sudan/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Martyrs-Day-South-Sudan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260509T022223 CREATED:20251007T220348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T220348Z UID:10000674-1785369600-1785455999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Throne Day (Morocco) DESCRIPTION:Throne Day in Morocco marks the anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne in 1999\, honoring national unity\, loyalty to the monarchy\, and Morocco's progress under his reign. \nWhen is Throne Day?\nThrone Day in Morocco is celebrated on July 30 every year. \nThe following is the list of Throne Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2021Friday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2022Saturday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2023Sunday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2026Thursday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2027Friday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2028Sunday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2029Monday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2032Friday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2033Saturday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2034Sunday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2035Monday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2037Thursday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2038Friday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2043Thursday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2045Sunday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2046Monday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2048Thursday \n \n Throne DayJul 30\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Throne Day?\nThrone Day is one of Morocco's most important national holidays\, symbolizing the bond between the monarchy and the Moroccan people. The holiday was first celebrated in 1933 during the reign of King Mohammed V\, becoming an annual expression of loyalty and unity. \nAt the time\, Morocco was still under French colonial rule (1912–1956). The celebration served as a peaceful act of resistance\, expressing national identity and allegiance to the Moroccan monarchy rather than the colonial authorities. \nDuring the struggle for independence\, Throne Day became a patriotic rallying point. Moroccans used it to demonstrate their support for King Mohammed V\, who symbolized the fight for sovereignty and national dignity. \nWhen the French exiled the King in 1953\, widespread protests and uprisings broke out across Morocco\, especially on Throne Day\, which helped sustain the independence movement. After independence was achieved in 1956\, the monarchy was restored\, and Throne Day became a national symbol of freedom and unity. \nUnder King Hassan II (1961–1999)\, Throne Day continued as a major national event\, marked by official ceremonies\, parades\, and the King's traditional Throne Speech. \nSince King Mohammed VI's accession in 1999\, Throne Day has been celebrated on July 30\, the date of his enthronement. The holiday highlights the modernization and development of Morocco\, as well as the continuity of the Alaouite dynasty\, which has ruled since the 17th century. \nToday\, Throne Day is a day of national pride and reflection. It celebrates the enduring relationship between the monarch and the Moroccan people\, reinforcing national identity and cohesion. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/throne-day-morocco/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Throne-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260509T022223 CREATED:20251104T034255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T034255Z UID:10000750-1785369600-1785455999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Bermuda) DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Day in Bermuda commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. The day honors the resilience\, freedom and cultural heritage of Bermudians of African descent. It also marks the beginning of the island's beloved Cup Match holiday\, a two-day celebration featuring the historic cricket rivalry between Somerset and St. George's clubs. \nWhen is Emancipation Day?\nEmancipation Day in Bermuda is celebrated on the Thursday before the first Monday in August each year. \nThe following is the list of Emancipation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Emancipation DayJul 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 29\, 2021Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 28\, 2022Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 03\, 2023Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 01\, 2024Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 31\, 2025Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 30\, 2026Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 29\, 2027Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 03\, 2028Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 02\, 2029Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 01\, 2030Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 31\, 2031Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 29\, 2032Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 28\, 2033Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 03\, 2034Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 02\, 2035Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 31\, 2036Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 30\, 2037Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 29\, 2038Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 28\, 2039Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 02\, 2040Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 01\, 2041Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 31\, 2042Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 30\, 2043Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 28\, 2044Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 03\, 2045Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 02\, 2046Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayAug 01\, 2047Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 30\, 2048Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 29\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Emancipation Day?\nEmancipation Day in Bermuda commemorates one of the most significant moments in the island's history\, the abolition of slavery on August 1\, 1834. It marks the day when enslaved Africans and their descendants across the British Empire were finally granted freedom after centuries of bondage. \nSlavery in Bermuda began in the early 1600s\, shortly after the island was settled by the English. Enslaved Africans\, along with Indigenous people brought from the Americas\, were forced into labor on farms\, in households\, shipyards\, and salt industries. Despite the island's small size\, slavery was deeply embedded in its economic and social structure. \nGrowing global and local resistance to slavery led to change. In 1833\, the British Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act\, which came into effect across the empire on August 1\, 1834. On that day\, roughly 4\,000 enslaved Bermudians were emancipated. Although freedom initially came with restrictions\, such as a four-year "apprenticeship" system\, it marked the beginning of a new era of self-determination\, community building\, and cultural identity for Black Bermudians. \nFor generations\, Bermudians honored Emancipation Day through church services and community gatherings. In the early 20th century\, the observance became intertwined with one of Bermuda's most famous traditions: Cup Match\, a two-day cricket tournament that began informally in the late 1800s. Black Bermudians organized the match as a way to celebrate their freedom\, with the teams representing the two ends of the island — Somerset (West End) and St. George's (East End). \nAs the event grew in popularity\, it brought together people of all races and backgrounds\, transforming into a major national celebration. In 1947\, the Bermuda government officially recognized Emancipation Day as a public holiday. \nToday\, Emancipation Day continues to serve both as a commemoration and a celebration. It honors the strength and resilience of ancestors who endured enslavement while celebrating Bermuda's unity\, culture\, and progress. Emancipation Day stands as a powerful reminder of Bermuda's journey from oppression to freedom\, and of the enduring legacy of those who fought for justice\, dignity\, and equality. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/emancipation-day-bermuda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Emancipation-Day-Bermuda.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR