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: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:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 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. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/vesak-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vesak-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20250929T050122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T050122Z UID:10000604-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Florian's Day DESCRIPTION:St. Florian's Day is one of Upper Austria's most meaningful regional feast days. It honors St. Florian\, the patron saint of the region and of firefighters\, through religious pilgrimages to St. Florian Monastery\, firefighter ceremonies and community festivals\, keeping alive traditions that date back to the early Middle Ages. \nWhen is St. Florian's Day?\nSt. Florian's Day is celebrated every year on May 4. \nThe following is the list of St. Florian's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Florian's Day?\nBorn around 250 AD\, Florian served as a Roman officer in Noricum (a Roman province covering much of present-day Upper Austria). During Emperor Diocletian's persecutions of Christians\, Florian was ordered to renounce his faith. He refused\, was arrested\, and executed by being drowned in the Enns River with a heavy stone tied around his neck around the year 304 AD. He was quickly venerated as a martyr\, and his story spread across Central Europe. \nEarly Christians in the region preserved Florian's relics\, and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. Stories of miracles\, especially related to protection from fire and floods\, strengthened his reputation. Devotion to St. Florian spread beyond Austria into Bavaria\, Poland\, and Hungary. \nA monastery was built near the site of his martyrdom\, known today as St. Florian Monastery\, one of the oldest monastic sites in Austria. \nBy the 11th century\, it became a major pilgrimage destination. The monastery later grew into a Baroque landmark and remains the spiritual heart of his veneration. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, St. Florian became associated with protection against fire\, floods\, and natural disasters. He was named patron saint of firefighters\, chimney sweeps\, brewers\, and Austria's Upper Austria region. \nHis image\, pouring water over a burning house\, became widespread on houses\, barns\, and public buildings as a protective symbol. \nIn Upper Austria\, it became a deeply rooted regional tradition tied to both religious ceremonies and community identity. \nSince the 19th century\, fire brigades have played a central role in celebrations\, with parades\, blessings of equipment and remembrance ceremonies. Today\, the Austrian Fire Service considers May 4 not only St. Florian's Day but also the official Firefighters' Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-florians-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/St.-Florians-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20250630T052027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T053025Z UID:10000322-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pope Leo XIV DESCRIPTION:Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8\, 2025\, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy. \nRobert Francis Prevost\, born on September 14\, 1955\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) and has served in various capacities\, including missionary work in Peru\, leadership roles within the Augustinian order\, and positions in the Vatican's administrative bodies. \nBorn to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez\, Robert Prevost grew up in a multicultural household with French\, Italian\, and Spanish heritage. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977. He later pursued theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and obtained both a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law. \nPrevost entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1977\, made his solemn vows in 1981\, and was ordained a priest on June 19\, 1982. In 1985\, he began missionary work in Peru\, serving in various roles. \nIn 2001\, Prevost was elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine\, a position he held until 2013. \nAppointed by Pope Francis\, he became the Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015\, serving the diocese in northern Peru. \nIn 2023\, he was appointed as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops\, responsible for overseeing the selection of bishops worldwide. \nFollowing the death of Pope Francis\, Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8\, 2025\, taking the name Leo XIV. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pope-leo-xiv/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20250918T044309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T044346Z UID:10000591-1779408000-1779494399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Shavuot (Israel) DESCRIPTION:In Israel\, Shavuot is a one-day festival with dual meaning: it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the harvest of the first fruits. It is observed with Torah study\, seating dairy foods\, and agricultural festivals\, making it both a deeply spiritual and earthly celebration. \nWhen is Shavuot?\nShavuot in Israel is on the 6th of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar (usually late May or early June). \nThe following is the list of Shavuot from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n ShavuotMay 29\, 2020Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 17\, 2021Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 05\, 2022Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 12\, 2024Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 02\, 2025Monday \n \n ShavuotMay 22\, 2026Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 11\, 2027Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 31\, 2028Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 07\, 2030Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 03\, 2033Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 24\, 2034Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 13\, 2035Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 01\, 2036Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 20\, 2037Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 09\, 2038Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 29\, 2039Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 05\, 2041Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 25\, 2042Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 14\, 2043Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 01\, 2044Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 22\, 2045Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 10\, 2046Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 31\, 2047Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 18\, 2048Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 06\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Shavuot?\nShavuot is first mentioned in the Torah as one of the Shalosh Regalim (Three Pilgrimage Festivals)\, alongside Passover and Sukkot. \nIn biblical times\, it marked the wheat harvest and the bringing of the first fruits (Bikkurim) to the Temple in Jerusalem. Farmers decorated baskets with produce and presented them with great ceremony\, accompanied by music and community celebrations. \nPilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to offer the Bikkurim in the Temple. Shavuot had a dual role agricultural festival and spiritual festival. \nAfter the destruction of the Second Temple (70 CE)\, agricultural offerings were no longer possible. \nWith the rise of the Zionist movement and the founding of the State of Israel in 1948\, Shavuot regained its agricultural character. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/shavuot-israel/ CATEGORIES:Jewish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Shavuot-Israel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20250906T235422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T235422Z UID:10000492-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (South Korea) DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday originated in India\, spread across Asia with Buddhism\, and became a central festival in Korea from the 4th century CE. Despite suppression under Confucian rule\, it survived and is now one of Korea's most cherished holidays\, marked by lantern festivals\, rituals\, and cultural celebrations. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday in South Korea is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month of the lunar calendar\, usually falling in April or May of the Gregorian calendar. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nSiddhartha Gautama\, later known as the Buddha\, was born around the 5th–4th century BCE in Lumbini\, in present-day Nepal. According to Buddhist tradition\, he was born on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month\, which became the basis for commemorating Buddha's Birthday across Buddhist cultures. \nAs Buddhism spread from India to China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Southeast Asia (from the 1st century CE onward)\, the celebration of Buddha's birth became part of local religious calendars. \nEach culture adapted the traditions\, but most kept the 4th lunar month\, 8th day as the sacred date. \nBuddhism entered Korea through China during the Three Kingdoms Period (Goguryeo\, Baekje\, and Silla) in the 4th century CE. \nSilla Dynasty (7th–9th century): Buddha's Birthday became a state-recognized festival\, with lantern-lighting ceremonies symbolizing enlightenment. \nGoryeo Dynasty (918–1392): Buddhism flourished\, and Buddha's Birthday was celebrated with large-scale temple ceremonies and public lantern festivals. \nJoseon Dynasty (1392–1897): Under Confucian rule\, Buddhism was suppressed\, but common people and monks continued to celebrate Buddha's Birthday\, keeping traditions alive. \nModern Era: With the revival of Buddhism in the 20th century\, Buddha's Birthday regained official recognition. In South Korea today\, it is a public holiday\, celebrated nationwide. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buddhas-Birthday-South-Korea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20251012T203941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T204145Z UID:10000706-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (Hong Kong) DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong honors the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the founder of Buddhism. It is a public holiday marked by ceremonies\, temple visits\, and the ritual of bathing the Buddha\, symbolizing purity\, compassion and spiritual renewal. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday in Hong Kong is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month every year. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, who later became known as the Buddha\, meaning "The Enlightened One". Siddhartha was born around 563 BCE in Lumbini (present-day Nepal)\, a prince who renounced his royal life in search of spiritual truth. \nHis teachings on compassion\, mindfulness\, and the path to enlightenment became the foundation of Buddhism\, one of the world's major religions. Traditionally\, Buddhists believe that Buddha's birth\, enlightenment\, and passing into nirvana all occurred on the same day — the eighth day of the fourth lunar month\, which is when Buddha's Birthday is celebrated in Hong Kong and other parts of East Asia. \nThe commemoration of Buddha's birth began in India and spread across China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Southeast Asia over centuries. Each culture developed its own customs. \nIn China\, the celebration dates back to the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE)\, when Buddhist temples were established and followers began to honor the Buddha's birth with offerings and rituals. This tradition traveled to Hong Kong through centuries of Chinese migration and cultural exchange\, blending seamlessly with local practices. \nBuddhism was introduced to Hong Kong during the 19th century\, alongside waves of Chinese settlers from Guangdong province. By the late 1800s and early 1900s\, Hong Kong had established several important Buddhist temples\, which would later become one of the most prominent sites for Buddha's Birthday celebrations. Over time\, Buddhism became one of the major religions in Hong Kong\, practiced alongside Taoism\, Confucianism\, and Christianity. \nBefore the mid-1990s\, Buddha's Birthday was widely celebrated by the Buddhist community but was not yet a public holiday in colonial Hong Kong. In 1997\, the same year Hong Kong was handed over from Britain to China\, the Hong Kong SAR Government officially recognized Buddha's Birthday as a public holiday\, replacing the Queen's Birthday holiday. This change reflected Hong Kong's cultural and religious identity\, acknowledging Buddhism's deep historical roots in Chinese society and its influence in the region. \nToday\, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated by both devout Buddhists and the general public as a day of reflection\, compassion\, and community. The most iconic ritual is the Bathing of the Buddha Ceremony\, symbolizing inner purification and the washing away of ignorance and suffering. Many people also participate in volunteer activities or release captive animals (such as fish or birds) as a gesture of compassion\, although animal release is increasingly replaced by eco-friendly practices. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-hong-kong/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buddhas-Birthday-Hong-Kong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20251017T042831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T043044Z UID:10000729-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (Macau) DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday honors the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the founder of Buddhism. The day is marked with temple ceremonies\, incense offerings\, and the symbolic "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual\, where devotees pour water over Buddha statues to signify purification and renewal. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday is celebrated in Macau on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday is one of the most important Buddhist festivals in Macau\, as well as throughout much of East Asia. It commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama\, who later became Buddha Shakyamuni\, the Enlightened One\, founder of Buddhism. \nThe holiday's origins date back over 2\,500 years to ancient India. According to Buddhist tradition\, Siddhartha Gautama was born around 563 BCE in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal). His birth was accompanied by miraculous signs—lotus flowers blooming beneath his feet and heavenly beings celebrating his arrival. The festival spread across Asia as Buddhism expanded\, taking root in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE)\, where it became a day of devotion and moral reflection. \nIn Macau\, where Chinese and Buddhist cultural traditions are deeply interwoven\, the festival has long been observed with both solemnity and festivity. Temples such as Pou Tai Un\, Lin Fung\, and Kun Iam Temple host elaborate ceremonies\, including the "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual. Devotees pour fragrant water over statues of the infant Buddha\, symbolizing inner purification and the washing away of negative karma. \nBuddha's Birthday in Macau is also marked by offerings of flowers\, incense and vegetarian meals\, alongside community service and prayers for peace and well-being. The festival reflects Macau's spiritual diversity and its enduring respect for compassion\, mindfulness and harmony\, values central to Buddhist philosophy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-macau/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buddhas-Birthday-Macau.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20250913T025445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T030847Z UID:10000538-1780185600-1780271999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Vesak Day (Singapore) DESCRIPTION:Vesak Day marks the birth\, enlightenment\, and passing of the Buddha. In Singapore\, it has been a public holiday since 1955 and is celebrated with temple ceremonies\, acts of kindness\, and community gatherings. \nWhen is Vesak Day?\nVesak Day is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Vesak\, usually in May\, sometimes in early June. \nThe following is the list of Vesak Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Vesak DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Vesak DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 15\, 2022Sunday \n \n Vesak DayJun 04\, 2023Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 22\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Vesak DayMay 31\, 2026Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Vesak DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Vesak DayMay 27\, 2029Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 17\, 2030Friday \n \n Vesak DayJun 04\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 23\, 2032Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 13\, 2033Friday \n \n Vesak DayJun 01\, 2034Thursday \n \n Vesak DayMay 22\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 10\, 2036Saturday \n \n Vesak DayMay 29\, 2037Friday \n \n Vesak DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 07\, 2039Saturday \n \n Vesak DayMay 25\, 2040Friday \n \n Vesak DayMay 16\, 2041Thursday \n \n Vesak DayJun 03\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 23\, 2043Saturday \n \n Vesak DayJun 10\, 2044Friday \n \n Vesak DayMay 30\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 20\, 2046Sunday \n \n Vesak DayJun 08\, 2047Saturday \n \n Vesak DayMay 27\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 17\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Vesak Day?\nVesak (or Vesākha) comes from the name of a month in the Indian lunar calendar. According to tradition\, three major events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) all took place on the full moon of Vesak: \n– His birth in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal). \n– His enlightenment (attaining Buddhahood) under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya\, India. \n– His Parinirvana (final passing away) at Kushinagar\, India. \nEarly Buddhist communities began commemorating these events more than 2\,000 years ago\, with rituals and gatherings on the Vesak full moon. As Buddhism spread from India to Sri Lanka\, China\, Southeast Asia\, and beyond\, Vesak became one of the most important festivals in Buddhist cultures. \nWith the arrival of Chinese and Sri Lankan Buddhists\, Vesak celebrations were brought to Singapore during the colonial era. \nIn 1955\, Vesak Day was officially gazetted as a public holiday in Singapore\, after petitions from Buddhist organizations. This recognition highlighted the significance of Buddhism in Singapore's multicultural society. \nIn Singapore\, Vesak Day also carries a community and multicultural aspect\, with people of other faiths often participating in charity drives and cultural programs. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/vesak-day-singapore/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vesak-Day-Singapore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20251013T065007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T065007Z UID:10000710-1780185600-1780271999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha Day (Indonesia) DESCRIPTION:Buddha Day in Indonesia\, known as Vesak or Waisak\, celebrates the birth\, enlightenment\, and passing (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. \, it is marked by prayers\, meditation\, and candlelight processions\, especially at Borobudur Temple\, symbolizing peace\, compassion and spiritual awakening. \nWhen is Buddha Day?\nBuddha Day in Indonesia is observed on the full moon of the Vesak month (May or June) each year. \nThe following is the list of Buddha Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayJun 14\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha DayMay 23\, 2024Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha DayMay 31\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 27\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 17\, 2030Friday \n \n Buddha DayMay 07\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 25\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 14\, 2033Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 03\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 22\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 10\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 29\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 26\, 2040Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 16\, 2041Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha DayMay 23\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 11\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Buddha DayMay 20\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 27\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 17\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha Day?\nBuddha Day\, known internationally as Vesak and in Indonesia as Waisak\, commemorates the three major events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama\, the historical Buddha: \n– His birth in Lumbini (now in Nepal)\, around 563 BCE.\n– His enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya\, India.\n– His passing into Nirvana (Parinirvana) at Kushinagar. \nThese three events are believed to have occurred on the same day — the full moon of the Vesak month (April–May)\, according to the lunar calendar. The term Vesak comes from the ancient Pali word "Vesākha"\, which refers to the second month of the Indian lunar calendar. \nBuddhism reached the Indonesian archipelago between the 1st and 5th centuries CE\, primarily through trade routes from India. It flourished alongside Hinduism\, shaping Indonesia's cultural and spiritual heritage for over a millennium. By the 7th–9th centuries\, under the Sriwijaya Empire (Sumatra) and the Sailendra Dynasty (Central Java)\, Buddhism reached its golden age in Indonesia. \nDuring the Dutch colonial era (17th–20th centuries)\, Buddhism declined as Islam became the dominant religion and colonial authorities discouraged local traditions. However\, small Buddhist communities persisted\, especially among ethnic Chinese and Javanese Buddhists. \nThe revival of Buddhism began in the early 20th century\, driven by Indonesian scholars and monks who sought to preserve and reintroduce Buddhist teachings. \nIn 1953\, after Indonesia gained independence\, the first modern Waisak celebration was held at Borobudur Temple\, uniting Buddhists from across the country. \nIn 1983\, the Indonesian government officially declared Waisak a national public holiday\, recognizing its importance to the country's Buddhist community. \nIn 1999\, the United Nations officially recognized Vesak as an international day of observance\, honoring the Buddha's teachings of peace and human dignity. \nToday\, Waisak in Indonesia attracts not only Buddhists but also tourists and spiritual seekers from around the world who come to experience the serenity of Borobudur and the breathtaking lantern ceremony. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddha-day-indonesia/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buddha-Day-Indonesia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260405T001437 CREATED:20250901T235636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T000209Z UID:10000482-1781308800-1781395199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:San Antonio DESCRIPTION:San Antonio commemorates St Anthony's death on June 13\, 1231. St. Anthony of Padua (1195–1231) was a brilliant Franciscan preacher and miracle worker\, canonized less than a year after his death\, he is one of the most loved saints in Spain\, Portugal\, and the Catholic world\, invoked especially as the patron saint of lost things and protector of the poor. \nWhen is San Antonio?\nSan Antonio is celebrated every year on June 13. \nThe following is the list of San Antonio from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2020Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2021Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2022Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2023Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2024Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2025Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2026Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2027Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2028Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2029Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2030Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2031Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2032Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2033Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2034Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2035Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2036Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2037Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2038Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2039Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2040Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2041Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2042Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2043Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2044Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2045Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2046Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2047Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2048Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of San Antonio?\nSt. Anthony of Padua was born on August 15\, 1195 in Lisbon\, Portugal\, baptized as Fernando Martins de Bulhões. At 15\, he joined the Augustinian Canons in Lisbon\, then later in Coimbra\, dedicating himself to study and prayer. \nInspired by the martyrdom of Franciscan friars in Morocco\, he joined the Franciscan Order\, taking the name Anthony. He hoped to preach in Morocco but fell ill and ended up in Italy\, where his brilliance was discovered. \nAnthony became one of the greatest preachers of the Middle Ages\, called the "Hammer of Heretics" for his ability to defend the faith against heresy. He taught in Bologna\, Montpellier\, and Toulouse\, becoming the first Franciscan to teach theology in the order. Known as the "Saint of Miracles"\, he was credited with healings\, multiplying food for the hungry\, and even speaking to fish when people ignored his sermons. \nHe died on June 13\, 1231\, in Padua\, Italy\, at only 35 years old. He was canonized a saint by Pope Gregory IX in 1232\, just 11 months after his death\, one of the fastest canonizations in history. \nIn 1946\, Pope Pius XII named him a Doctor of the Church for his theological contributions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/san-antonio/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/San-Antonio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 CREATED:20250709T032950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T034456Z UID:10000371-1782432000-1782518399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Ashura DESCRIPTION:Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram\, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a day of major religious and historical significance for all Muslims\, but is observed differently by Sunni and Shia communities. \nWhen is Ashura?\nAshura falls on the 10th day of Muharram\, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. \nThe following is the list of Ashura from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n AshuraAug 30\, 2020Sunday \n \n AshuraAug 20\, 2021Friday \n \n AshuraAug 09\, 2022Tuesday \n \n AshuraJul 29\, 2023Saturday \n \n AshuraJul 17\, 2024Wednesday \n \n AshuraJul 06\, 2025Sunday \n \n AshuraJun 26\, 2026Friday \n \n AshuraJun 16\, 2027Wednesday \n \n AshuraJun 04\, 2028Sunday \n \n AshuraMay 25\, 2029Friday \n \n AshuraMay 14\, 2030Tuesday \n \n AshuraMay 02\, 2031Friday \n \n AshuraApr 20\, 2032Tuesday \n \n AshuraApr 10\, 2033Sunday \n \n AshuraMar 30\, 2034Thursday \n \n AshuraMar 20\, 2035Tuesday \n \n AshuraMar 09\, 2036Sunday \n \n AshuraFeb 26\, 2037Thursday \n \n AshuraFeb 15\, 2038Monday \n \n AshuraFeb 05\, 2039Saturday \n \n AshuraJan 25\, 2040Wednesday \n \n AshuraJan 13\, 2041Sunday \n \n AshuraJan 03\, 2042Friday \n \n AshuraDec 24\, 2042Wednesday \n \n AshuraDec 13\, 2043Sunday \n \n AshuraDec 01\, 2044Thursday \n \n AshuraNov 20\, 2045Monday \n \n AshuraNov 09\, 2046Friday \n \n AshuraOct 29\, 2047Tuesday \n \n AshuraOct 18\, 2048Sunday \n \n AshuraSep 27\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Ashura?\nBefore Islam\, Ashura was already observed by some Arab tribes and Jewish communities in Arabia as a day of fasting. It is believed that it commemorated the day when Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Children of Israel were saved from Pharaoh by the parting of the Red Sea. \nWhen Prophet Muhammad arrived in Medina after the Hijrah (migration from Mecca)\, he found the Jewish community observing a fast on the 10th of Muharram. He fasted on this day and encouraged Muslims to fast as well. Later\, he recommended adding a day before or after (9th or 11th) to distinguish the Islamic practice from that of the Jews. \nOn Ashura in the year 61 AH (October 10\, 680 CE)\, Imam Hussain ibn Ali\, the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad\, was martyred in Karbala (modern-day Iraq). He and about 72 companions\, including family members\, were killed by the army of Yazid ibn Muawiya\, the Umayyad ruler. \nImam Hussain refused to give allegiance to Yazid\, whom he considered unjust and corrupt. He stood for truth and the moral integrity of Islam\, even at the cost of his life. This event is a turning point in Islamic history\, particularly for Shia Muslims\, who commemorate Ashura as a day of grief and remembrance. \nSunni Muslims observe Ashura with voluntary fasting on the 10th of Muharram\, and optionally on the 9th or 11th\, while Shia Muslims commemorate the day with mourning processions\, poetry recitations\, and reenactments of the Battle of Karbala. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/ashura/ CATEGORIES:Islam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ashura.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 CREATED:20250827T182018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T041733Z UID:10000466-1784937600-1785023999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Santiago Apostol DESCRIPTION:Santiago Apóstol was one of Jesus's closest disciples and the first apostle to be martyred. His relics\, believed to rest in Santiago de Compostela\, inspired one of the world's most important pilgrimage traditions and made him the patron saint of Spain. \nWhen is Santiago Apostol?\nSantiago Apostol in Spain is celebrated every year on July 25. \nThe following is the list of Santiago Apostol from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2021Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2022Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2025Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2026Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2027Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2031Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2032Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2033Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2036Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2037Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2038Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2039Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2042Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2043Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2044Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2048Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Santiago Apostol?\nSantiago (James) was the son of Zebedee and Salome\, and the brother of John the Evangelist. Santiago el Mayor (St. James the Greater) was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of John the Evangelist. He is considered the patron saint of Spain and one of the most venerated figures in Spanish Christianity. \nAccording to tradition\, after the Resurrection of Christ\, James traveled to the Iberian Peninsula to preach the Gospel. \nAround 44 AD\, James was beheaded in Jerusalem by order of King Herod Agrippa\, making him the first apostle to be martyred. Legend holds that his disciples transported his remains by boat to Galicia (northwest Spain)\, where they were buried in what is now Santiago de Compostela. \nIn the 9th century\, a hermit named Pelayo is said to have discovered James's tomb after seeing mysterious lights. \nSantiago became a symbol of Christian resistance during the Reconquista (the Christian reconquest of Spain from Muslim rule). He was often depicted as "Santiago Matamoros" (the Moor-slayer) in medieval iconography. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, Santiago de Compostela became one of the three great Christian pilgrimage centers\, along with Rome and Jerusalem. The Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) developed as a network of routes leading to his shrine. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/santiago-apostol/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Santiago-Apostol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 CREATED:20250830T213140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T045240Z UID:10000474-1784937600-1785023999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Day of Galicia DESCRIPTION:The Day of Galicia on is a religious festival honoring Saint James and a national holiday celebrating Galician identity\, culture\, and language. Born in 1919 as a nationalist movement\, suppressed under Franco\, and revived after democracy\, it remains Galicia's most important civic and cultural celebration. \nWhen is the Day of Galicia?\nThe Day of Galicia is celebrated every year on July 25. \nThe following is the list of the Day of Galicia from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2021Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2022Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2025Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2026Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2027Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2031Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2032Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2033Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2036Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2037Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2038Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2039Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2042Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2043Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2044Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2048Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Day of Galicia?\nJuly 25 is the Feast of Saint James the Apostle (Santiago Apóstol)\, patron saint of Galicia and all of Spain. The tradition comes from the belief that Saint James' remains are buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela\, which became one of Europe's most important pilgrimage centers in the Middle Ages. \nIn 1919\, the cultural and nationalist group Irmandades da Fala (Brotherhoods of the Language) declared July 25 as the National Day of Galicia (Día Nacional de Galicia). They chose this date because of its strong symbolic link to Santiago\, and to highlight Galician identity\, language\, and self-determination. \nDuring the dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1939–1975)\, regional nationalist expressions were banned\, including public celebrations of the Day of Galicia. The holiday continued unofficially in Galicia and was especially celebrated by the Galician diaspora and exiles abroad\, keeping the cultural flame alive. \nAfter Franco's death (1975) and Spain's transition to democracy\, Galician political and cultural movements revived the celebration. In 1977\, mass demonstrations were organized in Santiago de Compostela\, turning the day into both a cultural and political event. \nWith the Statute of Autonomy of Galicia (1981)\, July 25 was formally recognized as a regional holiday. \nToday\, the Day of Galicia has a dual character: honoring Saint James with pilgrimages and a solemn High Mass in Santiago Cathedral\, and celebrations of Galician music\, literature and traditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/day-of-galicia/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Day-of-Galicia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 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:20260405T001438 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. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/esala-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Esala-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 CREATED:20250914T031232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T031232Z UID:10000560-1785715200-1785801599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Grand Magal de Touba DESCRIPTION:The Grand Magal de Touba is a massive religious pilgrimage in Senegal\, honoring the exile and return of Cheikh Amadou Bamba\, founder of the Mouride Brotherhood. It is marked by prayer\, charity\, and community gathering\, drawing millions of participants each year to Touba. \nWhen is Grand Magal de Touba?\nGrand Magal de Touba in Senegal is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Grand Magal de Touba from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Grand Magal de ToubaOct 06\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaSep 26\, 2021Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaSep 15\, 2022Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaSep 04\, 2023Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaAug 23\, 2024Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaAug 13\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaAug 03\, 2026Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJul 23\, 2027Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJul 11\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJun 20\, 2030Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJun 09\, 2031Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMay 29\, 2032Saturday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMay 18\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMay 07\, 2034Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaApr 27\, 2035Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaApr 15\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaApr 05\, 2037Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMar 25\, 2038Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaMar 03\, 2040Saturday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaFeb 20\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaFeb 09\, 2042Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJan 30\, 2043Friday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJan 19\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaJan 08\, 2045Sunday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaDec 28\, 2045Thursday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaDec 17\, 2046Monday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaDec 07\, 2047Saturday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaNov 25\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Grand Magal de ToubaNov 14\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Grand Magal de Touba?\nThe Grand Magal de Touba is rooted in the life of Cheikh Amadou Bamba Mbacké (1853–1927)\, the founder of the Mouride Brotherhood\, a powerful Sufi order in Senegal. \nIn 1895\, the French colonial authorities\, fearing his growing spiritual and social influence\, arrested Bamba and sent him into exile in Gabon. Bamba endured harsh conditions\, but his faith and devotion only strengthened his reputation as a saintly figure. \nIn 1902\, after seven years\, he was allowed to return to Senegal. \nTo commemorate his exile and return\, Bamba instituted the Magal\, which means "celebration" or "thanksgiving" in Wolof. The event was not about lamenting his suffering but about expressing gratitude to God for protecting him during his trials. \nAfter his death in 1927\, the celebration grew as his disciples continued to honor his life and teachings. \nOver the 20th century\, the Magal evolved into a mass pilgrimage to Touba\, the holy city founded by Amadou Bamba. Pilgrims visited his mausoleum inside the Great Mosque of Touba\, which became the spiritual center of the Mouride order. \nThe pilgrimage grew from a modest commemoration to a national and international event\, drawing Mouride disciples from across Senegal\, West Africa\, and the global diaspora. \nToday\, the Grand Magal de Touba is one of the largest religious gatherings in Africa\, attracting 3–5 million pilgrims annually. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/grand-magal-de-touba/ CATEGORIES:People,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Grand-Magal-de-Touba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 CREATED:20250902T001145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T001145Z UID:10000483-1785888000-1785974399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Our Lady of Africa DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Africa in Spain refers to the Patroness of Ceuta\, venerated since the 15th century. Her shrine and image remain central to the city's identity\, and her annual feast is one of Ceuta's most important celebrations\, blending faith\, history\, and culture. \nWhen is Our Lady of Africa?\nOur Lady of Africa is celebrated every year on August 5. \nThe following is the list of Our Lady of Africa from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2021Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2022Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2023Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2024Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2027Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2028Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2029Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2030Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2032Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2033Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2034Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2035Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2038Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2039Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2040Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2041Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2044Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2045Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2046Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2047Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Our Lady of Africa?\nThe devotion began in the early 15th century after the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415. \nIn 1421\, King John I of Portugal established the parish of Santa María de África. This marked the introduction of Marian devotion under this title in Ceuta\, a city located on the North African coast but long connected with Iberian Christian tradition. \nThe image of Our Lady of Africa\, a Gothic-style wooden statue of the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus\, became the spiritual heart of this devotion. \nIn 1580\, when Portugal was united with Spain under Philip II\, devotion to the Virgin in Ceuta gained wider Spanish influence. \nBy the 17th century\, Our Lady of Africa was fully integrated into Spanish religious life and recognized as the Patroness of Ceuta. \nThe Shrine of Our Lady of Africa (Santuario de Nuestra Señora de África) was expanded and became a pilgrimage site. \nHer feast is celebrated on August 5\, with processions through the streets of Ceuta\, religious ceremonies and cultural festivities. She is especially venerated as a protector of sailors and soldiers\, given Ceuta's role as a fortress and port city. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/our-lady-of-africa/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Our-Lady-of-Africa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260405T001438 CREATED:20251008T042642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T042642Z UID:10000683-1788566400-1788652799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Mother Teresa Day (Albania) DESCRIPTION:Mother Teresa Day in Albania honors the life and humanitarian legacy of Saint Teresa of Calcutta\, Albania's most revered figure\, celebrating her compassion\, charity and lifelong service to the poor and suffering. \nWhen is Mother Teresa Day?\nMother Teresa Day in Albania is observed on September 5 every year. \nThe following is the list of Mother Teresa Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2020Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2021Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2022Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2024Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2025Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2026Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2027Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2030Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2031Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2032Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2033Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2036Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2037Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2038Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2039Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2041Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2042Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2043Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2044Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2047Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2048Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Mother Teresa Day?\nMother Teresa\, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26\, 1910\, in Skopje (then part of the Ottoman Empire\, now North Macedonia)\, was of Albanian descent. Her family came from northern Albania\, and maintained strong ties to Albanian culture\, language\, and Catholic faith. From a young age\, Anjezë felt a deep calling to serve humanity\, inspired by her mother's devotion to helping the poor and her community's strong spiritual traditions. \nAt age 18\, she joined the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland and soon moved to India\, where she took the name Teresa after Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. In 1946\, she experienced what she called "the call within the call"\, leaving her convent to work among Kolkata's poorest citizens. \nShe founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950\, an order dedicated to caring for "the poorest of the poor". Over time\, her work expanded globally\, establishing orphanages\, hospices\, and centers for the sick and dying in over 130 countries. Her humility and selflessness earned worldwide recognition\, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. \nDuring Albania's communist era (1945–1990)\, religion was banned\, and Mother Teresa's name was largely suppressed. After the fall of communism\, she became a national symbol of faith\, compassion and pride for Albanians worldwide. \nHer visits to Albania in the early 1990s\, including meeting with then-President Ramiz Alia\, deeply moved the nation. Her legacy helped inspire a moral and spiritual renewal in post-communist Albania. \nMother Teresa Day was officially established as a national holiday in Albania to honor her canonization by the Catholic Church and her enduring humanitarian legacy. The date\, September 5\, marks the anniversary of her death in 1997\, the same day recognized globally by the United Nations as the International Day of Charity. \nMother Teresa Day celebrates more than her religious devotion\, it represents humanity and compassion beyond borders or faiths. She remains a national heroine and an international icon of kindness\, embodying Albania's enduring values of generosity and empathy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/mother-teresa-day-albania/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mother-Teresa-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR