BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260405T221330 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:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260405T221330 CREATED:20250716T022622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T043716Z UID:10000387-1785283200-1785369599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Asalha Puja DESCRIPTION:Asalha Puja is one of the most sacred Buddhist holidays in Thailand\, commemorating the day the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon\, which laid the foundation of the Buddhist faith. The observance of Asalha Puja in Thailand is deeply tied to the country's religious heritage\, monarchy\, and Theravāda Buddhist tradition. \nWhen is Asalha Puja?\nAsalha Puja falls on the full moon of the 8th Thai lunar month\, typically in July. \nThe following is the list of Asalha Puja from 2020 to 2039. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Asalha PujaJul 04\, 2020Saturday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 24\, 2021Saturday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 13\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Asalha PujaAug 01\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 21\, 2024Sunday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 10\, 2025Thursday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 29\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 18\, 2027Sunday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 06\, 2028Thursday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 25\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 14\, 2030Sunday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 04\, 2031Friday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 22\, 2032Thursday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 12\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 31\, 2034Monday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 20\, 2035Friday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 08\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 27\, 2037Monday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 16\, 2038Friday \n \n Asalha PujaJul 05\, 2039Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Asalha Puja?\nThe origins of Asalha Puja go back more than 2\,500 years\, to a full moon day in the Asalha lunar month. On this day\, after achieving enlightenment\, the Buddha gave his first sermon\, the Discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma\, to five ascetics in the Deer Park at Sarnath\, India. \nThis sermon introduced the Four Noble Truths\, the Middle Way\, and the Noble Eightfold Path. \nAsalha Puja has been observed in Thai culture since the Sukhothai period (13th – 15th centuries)\, and became more established during the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin eras. \nIt was practiced primarily within temple communities\, where monks and laypeople would mark the full moon of the eighth lunar month with merit-making and sermons. \nIn the mid-19th century\, King Rama IV (Mongkut)\, a former monk and respected Buddhist scholar\, began aligning the Thai lunar calendar with key events in the Buddha's life. He promoted public Buddhist observances to strengthen national religious identity. \nUnder his reign\, festivals such as Asalha Puja\, Makha Bucha\, and Visakha Bucha became more structured and widely practiced. \nIn 1958\, Thailand's Supreme Sangha Council and the government formally declared Asalha Puja a national public holiday. It was placed in the official calendar to emphasize its religious significance and reinforce the role of Buddhism in Thai society. Since then\, it has been observed nationwide with temple visits\, sermons\, candlelight processions\, and charitable acts. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/asalha-puja/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Asalha-Puja.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260405T221330 CREATED:20250822T234009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T020011Z UID:10000451-1785283200-1785369599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Esala Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Esala Full Moon Poya is one of Buddhism's most historic days. It commemorates the conception and renunciation of Prince Siddhartha\, the Buddha's first sermon at Isipatana (introducing the Four Noble Truths)\, and the founding of the Sangha. In Sri Lanka\, Esala is marked by temple observances and the world-famous Kandy Esala Perahera\, honoring the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. \nWhen is Esala Full Moon Poya Day?\nEsala Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon in July. \nThe following is the list of Esala 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 Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 04\, 2020Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 23\, 2021Friday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 13\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 03\, 2023Monday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 20\, 2024Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 10\, 2025Thursday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 29\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 03\, 2027Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 06\, 2028Thursday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJun 11\, 2029Monday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 14\, 2030Sunday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 04\, 2031Friday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJun 07\, 2032Monday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJun 12\, 2033Sunday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJun 15\, 2034Thursday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 04\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 08\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 11\, 2037Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 05\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 08\, 2040Sunday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 27\, 2041Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 13\, 2042Sunday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 30\, 2043Thursday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 13\, 2045Thursday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 03\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 15\, 2047Monday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 11\, 2048Saturday \n \n Esala Full Moon Poya DayJul 12\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Esala Full Moon Poya Day?\nAccording to Buddhist tradition\, Queen Māyā Devi conceived Prince Siddhartha Gautama (the future Buddha) on an Esala Full Moon night. This marks the beginning of the life story of the Buddha. \nEsala is also believed to be the time when Siddhartha renounced his royal life in search of liberation\, beginning his spiritual journey toward Enlightenment. \nAfter Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya\, the Buddha spent seven weeks in meditation. On an Esala Full Moon Poya at Isipatana (Sarnath\, India)\, he delivered his first sermon to his five former companions. This event marked the founding of the Sangha (monastic community)\, making Esala one of the most significant milestones in Buddhist history. \nTraditionally\, Esala also marks the start of the Vassana season (Rainy Retreat)\, when monks stay in one place for three months to meditate and teach. \nEsala Poya became deeply tied to Sri Lanka's Buddhist tradition after Buddhism was introduced in the 3rd century BCE by Arahat Mahinda. The Kandy Esala Perahera\, one of Sri Lanka's most iconic religious festivals\, developed around this time of year. 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