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:20260422T173110 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:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260422T173110 CREATED:20250116T043313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T175002Z UID:10000188-1769904000-1769990399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Thaipusam DESCRIPTION:Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated predominantly by the Tamil community worldwide.Thaipusam is dedicated to Lord Murugan\, the deity of youth\, power and virtue\, who is widely revered in Tamil culture. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Thaipusam?\nThe History of Thaipusam?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Tamil Calendar\n\nWhen is Thaipusam?\nThaipusam is observed annually during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai\, which typically falls in January or February. \nThe following is the list of Thaipusam from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n ThaipusamFebruary 08\, 2020Saturday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 28\, 2021Thursday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 18\, 2022Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 04\, 2023Saturday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 11\, 2025Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 01\, 2026Sunday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 22\, 2027Friday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 09\, 2028Wednesday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 30\, 2029Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 20\, 2030Sunday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 06\, 2031Thursday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 27\, 2032Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 16\, 2033Sunday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 03\, 2034Friday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 23\, 2035Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 11\, 2036Monday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 31\, 2037Saturday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 21\, 2038Thursday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 08\, 2039Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 29\, 2040Sunday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 17\, 2041Thursday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 04\, 2042Tuesday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 25\, 2043Sunday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 12\, 2044Friday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 01\, 2045Wednesday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 22\, 2046Monday \n \n ThaipusamFebruary 09\, 2047Saturday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 30\, 2048Thursday \n \n ThaipusamJanuary 19\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Thaipusam\nThe history of Thaipusam is rooted in Hindu mythology and Tamil culture\, and its origins are deeply tied to the veneration of Lord Murugan\, the Hindu god of war and victory. \nThaipusam celebrates the occasion when Goddess Parvati bestowed the divine spear upon her son\, Lord Murugan. This powerful weapon enabled him to vanquish the demon Soorapadman\, who was terrorizing the heavens and Earth. \nLord Murugan is a prominent deity in Hinduism\, especially among Tamil-speaking Hindus. Murugan is seen as a protector and the embodiment of virtue\, courage and youth\, making him a central figure in the cultural and spiritual life of the Tamil community. \nThaipusam has its roots in South India\, particularly Tamil Nadu\, where Lord Murugan has been worshiped for centuries. \nWith the migration of Tamil communities to regions like Malaysia\, Sri Lanka\, Singapore\, Mauritius\, South Africa\, and the Caribbean during the colonial period\, the celebration of Thaipusam spread globally. \nThe festival gained prominence in places like Batu Caves in Malaysia\, which became a focal point for grand Thaipusam processions and rituals. \nToday\, Thaipusam is celebrated with vibrant cultural displays and acts of devotion. It serves as both a religious observance and a celebration of Tamil identity and heritage. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nDevotees often observe fasting\, abstain from certain foods\, and maintain a state of purity leading up to Thaipusam. \nMany carry kavadis (a physical burden symbolizing penance) as an act of devotion. The kavadi can range from simple wooden frames decorated with flowers to elaborate structures balanced on shoulders. \nSome devotees perform extreme acts of penance by piercing their skin\, tongue or cheeks with spears or hooks. These acts are done in a state of trance and symbolize the devotees' surrender to Lord Murugan\, enduring pain to purify their souls and express gratitude. \nDevotees carry pots of milk as an offering to Lord Murugan. The milk is poured over his idol or statue during rituals. This act is believed to bring blessings and spiritual purity. \nDevotees often walk long distances barefoot to reach temples dedicated to Lord Murugan. \nDevotees bathe in rivers or other water bodies as a form of purification before proceeding to temples or processions. \nThaipusam is also a time for Tamil communities to gather\, celebrate their cultural identity\, and support one another in their spiritual practices. \nThe Tamil Calendar\nThe Tamil calendar is a traditional lunisolar calendar used by the Tamil-speaking people of Tamil Nadu\, Sri Lanka\, and the global Tamil diaspora. The Tamil calendar is lunisolar\, meaning it incorporates both the phases of the moon and the solar year. \nA Tamil year typically has 12 months\, with each month roughly aligning with the sun's transit through a zodiac sign. \n1. Chithirai: April – May in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Aries (Mesha). The first month of the Tamil New Year.\n2. Vaikasi: May – June in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Taurus (Rishabha). Lord Murugan's birthday is in this month.\n3. Aani: June – July in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Gemini (Mithuna).\n4. Aadi: July – August in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Cancer (Karka). It is the month focusing on water and fertility.\n5. Vaikasi: August – September in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Leo (Simha). Lord Murugan's birthday is this month.\n6. Purattasi: September – October in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Virgo (Kanya). This is the month dedicated to Vishnu.\n7. Aippasi: October – November in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Libra (Tula). This is the month that it rains for agriculture.\n8. Karthigai: November – December in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Scorpio (Vrishchika).\n9. Margazhi: December – January in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Sagittarius (Dhanus).\n10. Thai: January – February in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Capricorn (Makara). The month is for the harvest festival.\n11. Maasi: February – March in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Aquarius (Kumbha).\n12. Panguni: March – April in the Gregorian calendar. The zodiac sign is Pisces (Meena). URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/thaipusam/ CATEGORIES:Hinduism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thaipusam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260422T173110 CREATED:20250822T013749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T015855Z UID:10000445-1769904000-1769990399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Navam Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Navam Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha's appointment of his chief disciples Sariputta and Moggallana\, and the establishment of the Vinaya (monastic code). In Sri Lanka\, it is marked by religious observances and the grand Navam Perahera at Kelaniya temple\, a spectacular cultural procession with monks\, dancers\, drummers and decorated elephants. \nWhen is Navam Full Moon Poya Day?\nNavam Full Moon Poya Day is observed on the full moon day of February each year. \nThe following is the list of Navam Full Moon Poya Day. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 08\, 2020Saturday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 26\, 2021Friday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 16\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 05\, 2023Sunday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 23\, 2024Friday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 12\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 01\, 2026Sunday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 20\, 2027Saturday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 24\, 2028Thursday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 02\, 2030Saturday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 21\, 2031Friday \n \n Navam Full Moon Poya DayFeb 10\, 2032Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Navam Full Moon Poya Day?\nOn a Navam Full Moon Poya\, the Buddha appointed Ven. Sariputta (Sāriputta Thera) and Ven. Moggallana (Mahā Moggallāna Thera) as his two chief disciples. \nSariputta was known for his great wisdom (foremost in wisdom). Moggallana was recognized for his deep meditative abilities and spiritual powers (foremost in psychic powers). \nTheir leadership strengthened the Buddha's mission and helped spread his teachings. \nNavam Poya is also linked to the first great assembly of monks\, which brought together 1\,250 Arahants who had been personally ordained by the Buddha. \nAnother tradition states that the Buddha used this occasion to lay down the Vinaya (monastic disciplinary code). The Vinaya became the foundation for ethical conduct and order in the Buddhist Sangha\, ensuring discipline and unity. \nWith the Sangha organized and led by chief disciples\, Buddhism spread more effectively throughout India and later across Asia. Navam Poya thus marks a turning point from the early teachings of the Buddha to the structured growth of Buddhism as a global religion. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/navam-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Navam-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR