BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260421T104041 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:20260303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTSTAMP:20260421T104041 CREATED:20250712T030239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T050122Z UID:10000380-1772496000-1772582399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Makha Bucha Day Thailand DESCRIPTION:Makha Bucha Day is one of the most sacred and widely observed Buddhist holidays in Thailand\, commemorating a pivotal moment in the life of the Buddha. While its spiritual origins date back over 2\,500 years\, its recognition as a public holiday in Thailand has a distinct historical development tied to royal religious reforms and the promotion of Buddhist unity. \nWhen is Makha Bucha Day?\nMakha Bucha Day is observed on the full moon of the third lunar month\, usually falling in February or early March each year. \nThe following is the list of Makha Bucha Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 08\, 2020Saturday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 26\, 2021Friday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 16\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 06\, 2023Monday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 24\, 2024Saturday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 12\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 03\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 21\, 2027Sunday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 10\, 2028Thursday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 27\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 19\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 11\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 29\, 2032Sunday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 17\, 2033Thursday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 07\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 26\, 2035Monday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 14\, 2036Thursday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 05\, 2037Thursday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 23\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 12\, 2039Saturday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 02\, 2040Friday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 20\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 09\, 2042Sunday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 28\, 2043Saturday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 17\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 08\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 25\, 2046Sunday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 14\, 2047Thursday \n \n Makha Bucha DayMar 03\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Makha Bucha DayFeb 21\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Makha Bucha Day in Thailand?\nIn the mid-19th century\, King Rama IV (reigned 1851–1868)\, a former monk and respected Buddhist scholar\, recognized the importance of Makha Bucha. \nHe formalized its observance at Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok as part of his efforts to promote Buddhist education and religious reform. \nRama IV introduced lunar-based religious observances to align temple activities with important Buddhist events like Makha Bucha and Visakha Bucha. \nIn 1913\, during the reign of King Rama VI\, Makha Bucha Day was officially declared a public holiday. \nIt became one of Thailand's core Buddhist observances\, along with Visakha Bucha (Buddha's birth\, enlightenment and death) and Asalha Bucha (first sermon). URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/makha-bucha-day-thailand/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Makha-Bucha-Day-Thailand.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR