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:20260422T061409 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:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260422T061409 CREATED:20250822T042140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T015958Z UID:10000450-1782691200-1782777599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Poson Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Poson Full Moon Poya marks the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera and the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka during King Devanampiya Tissa's reign in the 3rd century BCE. The historic meeting at Mihintale led to Buddhism becoming the island's state religion. Today\, Poson Full Moon Poya Day is one of Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist festivals. \nWhen is Poson Full Moon Poya Day?\nPoson Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon in June. \nThe following is the list of Poson 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 Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 05\, 2020Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 24\, 2021Thursday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 14\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 03\, 2023Saturday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 21\, 2024Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 10\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 29\, 2026Monday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 18\, 2027Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 22\, 2028Thursday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 11\, 2029Monday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayMay 31\, 2030Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 19\, 2031Thursday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 07\, 2032Monday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 26\, 2033Sunday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 16\, 2034Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 20\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 22\, 2036Sunday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 11\, 2037Thursday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 01\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 20\, 2039Monday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 09\, 2040Saturday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 28\, 2041Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 18\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 07\, 2043Sunday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 24\, 2044Friday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 14\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 03\, 2046Sunday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 22\, 2047Saturday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 11\, 2048Thursday \n \n Poson Full Moon Poya DayJun 07\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Poson Full Moon Poya Day?\nAround the 3rd century BCE\, Emperor Ashoka of India sent his son\, Arahat Mahinda Thera\, as a missionary to Sri Lanka. The mission was to spread the Buddha's teachings (Dhamma) beyond India. \nOn a Poson Full Moon Day\, Mahinda arrived at Mihintale\, a rocky hill near Anuradhapura\, the capital of King Devanampiya Tissa. \nKing Devanampiya Tissa was hunting deer at Mihintale when he encountered Mahinda and his group of monks. \nMahinda tested the king's intelligence and readiness for the Dhamma by posing questions. Impressed by the king's wisdom\, Mahinda preached the Chulla-haththi-padopama Sutta. King Tissa and his entourage embraced Buddhism. \nAfter the king's conversion\, Buddhism spread rapidly across the island. Temples and monasteries were built\, including the first Mihintale monastery. \nBuddhism became the state religion\, shaping Sri Lanka's culture and values for over 2\,300 years. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/poson-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Poson-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR