BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.16.2//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:20260529T193411 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:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260529T193411 CREATED:20250822T040331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T015937Z UID:10000449-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Vesak Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Vesak Full Moon Poya\, rooted in ancient India\, commemorates the birth\, Enlightenment\, and passing away of the Buddha\, all on the full moon of May. Introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE\, it became the island's most sacred Buddhist festival. Today\, Vesak is celebrated with temple rituals and almsgiving\, symbolizing peace and the victory of wisdom over ignorance. \nWhen is Vesak Full Moon Poya Day?\nVesak Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon in May. \nThe following is the list of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 15\, 2022Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 23\, 2024Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 23\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2029Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 02\, 2030Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 20\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 28\, 2033Saturday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 17\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 21\, 2035Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 24\, 2036Saturday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 22\, 2039Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 11\, 2040Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 29\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 19\, 2042Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 26\, 2044Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 15\, 2045Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 24\, 2047Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 02\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day?\nVesak traces back to ancient India\, tied to the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama\, who became the Buddha. \nAccording to Buddhist tradition\, three great events in his life all occurred on the full moon of May (Vesak). Because of these three pivotal events\, Vesak became the most sacred day in Buddhism. \n– Birth (623 BCE\, Lumbini\, Nepal): Prince Siddhartha was born to Queen Māyā Devi and King Suddhodana.\n– Enlightenment (588 BCE\, Bodh Gaya\, India): At age 35\, he attained Buddhahood under the Bodhi tree.\n– Parinibbāna (543 BCE\, Kusinārā\, India): At age 80\, he passed into Final Nibbāna. \nBuddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE by Arahat Mahinda Thera\, son of Emperor Ashoka of India. \nFrom then on\, Vesak became central to Sri Lankan Buddhist practice. \nIn 1950\, at the World Fellowship of Buddhists Conference in Colombo\, Vesak was formally declared as the most important Buddhist festival\, to be observed internationally. \nIn 1999\, the United Nations recognized Vesak as a global religious observance\, further cementing its international importance. 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