BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260405T190335 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:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260405T190335 CREATED:20250914T031232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T031232Z UID:10000560-1785715200-1785801599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Grand Magal de Touba DESCRIPTION:The Grand Magal de Touba is a massive religious pilgrimage in Senegal\, honoring the exile and return of Cheikh Amadou Bamba\, founder of the Mouride Brotherhood. It is marked by prayer\, charity\, and community gathering\, drawing millions of participants each year to Touba. \nWhen is Grand Magal de Touba?\nGrand Magal de Touba in Senegal is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Grand Magal de Touba from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Grand Magal de ToubaOct 06\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaSep 26\, 2021Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaSep 15\, 2022Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaSep 04\, 2023Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaAug 23\, 2024Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaAug 13\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaAug 03\, 2026Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJul 23\, 2027Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJul 11\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJun 20\, 2030Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJun 09\, 2031Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMay 29\, 2032Saturday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMay 18\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMay 07\, 2034Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaApr 27\, 2035Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaApr 15\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaApr 05\, 2037Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMar 25\, 2038Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMar 03\, 2040Saturday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaFeb 20\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaFeb 09\, 2042Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJan 30\, 2043Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJan 19\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJan 08\, 2045Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaDec 28\, 2045Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaDec 17\, 2046Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaDec 07\, 2047Saturday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaNov 25\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaNov 14\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Grand Magal de Touba?\nThe Grand Magal de Touba is rooted in the life of Cheikh Amadou Bamba Mbacké (1853–1927)\, the founder of the Mouride Brotherhood\, a powerful Sufi order in Senegal. \nIn 1895\, the French colonial authorities\, fearing his growing spiritual and social influence\, arrested Bamba and sent him into exile in Gabon. Bamba endured harsh conditions\, but his faith and devotion only strengthened his reputation as a saintly figure. \nIn 1902\, after seven years\, he was allowed to return to Senegal. \nTo commemorate his exile and return\, Bamba instituted the Magal\, which means "celebration" or "thanksgiving" in Wolof. The event was not about lamenting his suffering but about expressing gratitude to God for protecting him during his trials. \nAfter his death in 1927\, the celebration grew as his disciples continued to honor his life and teachings. \nOver the 20th century\, the Magal evolved into a mass pilgrimage to Touba\, the holy city founded by Amadou Bamba. Pilgrims visited his mausoleum inside the Great Mosque of Touba\, which became the spiritual center of the Mouride order. \nThe pilgrimage grew from a modest commemoration to a national and international event\, drawing Mouride disciples from across Senegal\, West Africa\, and the global diaspora. \nToday\, the Grand Magal de Touba is one of the largest religious gatherings in Africa\, attracting 3–5 million pilgrims annually. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/grand-magal-de-touba/ CATEGORIES:People,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Grand-Magal-de-Touba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260405T190335 CREATED:20250902T001145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T001145Z UID:10000483-1785888000-1785974399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Our Lady of Africa DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Africa in Spain refers to the Patroness of Ceuta\, venerated since the 15th century. Her shrine and image remain central to the city's identity\, and her annual feast is one of Ceuta's most important celebrations\, blending faith\, history\, and culture. \nWhen is Our Lady of Africa?\nOur Lady of Africa is celebrated every year on August 5. \nThe following is the list of Our Lady of Africa from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2021Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2022Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2023Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2024Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2027Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2028Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2029Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2030Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2032Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2033Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2034Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2035Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2038Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2039Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2040Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2041Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2044Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2045Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2046Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2047Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Our Lady of Africa?\nThe devotion began in the early 15th century after the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415. \nIn 1421\, King John I of Portugal established the parish of Santa María de África. This marked the introduction of Marian devotion under this title in Ceuta\, a city located on the North African coast but long connected with Iberian Christian tradition. \nThe image of Our Lady of Africa\, a Gothic-style wooden statue of the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus\, became the spiritual heart of this devotion. \nIn 1580\, when Portugal was united with Spain under Philip II\, devotion to the Virgin in Ceuta gained wider Spanish influence. \nBy the 17th century\, Our Lady of Africa was fully integrated into Spanish religious life and recognized as the Patroness of Ceuta. \nThe Shrine of Our Lady of Africa (Santuario de Nuestra Señora de África) was expanded and became a pilgrimage site. \nHer feast is celebrated on August 5\, with processions through the streets of Ceuta\, religious ceremonies and cultural festivities. She is especially venerated as a protector of sailors and soldiers\, given Ceuta's role as a fortress and port city. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/our-lady-of-africa/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Our-Lady-of-Africa.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR