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Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday, often referred to as Easter Saturday or Great Sabbath, is the day between Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus) and Easter Sunday (celebrating His resurrection). It is a day of reflection and anticipation in the Christian tradition, observed with solemnity and often marked by special liturgical practices.
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Orthodox Holy Saturday
Orthodox Holy Saturday, also known as Great and Holy Saturday, is a pivotal day in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It is the final day of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s burial and His descent into Hades, and it serves as a transition from the solemnity of the Passion to the joy of the resurrection on Pascha (Easter Sunday).
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Declaration of Independence (Venezuela)
The Declaration of Independence of Venezuela marks a crucial turning point in Venezuelan and Latin American history: the beginning of the country’s independence movement from Spanish colonial rule.
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San Jacinto Day
San Jacinto Day is a Texas state holiday to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, a pivotal event during the Texas Revolution. This decisive victory over Mexican forces led to Texas gaining independence from Mexico and the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
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Carabobo Battle
The Battle of Carabobo (Spanish: Batalla de Carabobo) was a decisive military engagement fought on June 24, 1821, during the Venezuelan War of Independence. It marked a turning point in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule and paved the way for the complete liberation of Caracas and the rest of Venezuela.
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Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to planting and caring for trees, celebrated annually in many countries around the world. Its name comes from the Latin word arbor, meaning tree. The day highlights the importance of trees for the environment, ecosystems, and communities.
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ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It honors the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in wars and peacekeeping operations.
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Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday
The Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday is a public holiday celebrated annually in the Malaysian state of Terengganu. This special day honors the birthday of the reigning Sultan, who is the constitutional monarch and protector of Islam in the state.
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St. Pierre Chanel Day
St. Pierre Chanel Day honors Saint Peter (Pierre) Chanel, the first martyr of Oceania and the patron saint of Oceania and missionary work. The day is especially significant in Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, where he was martyred in 1841.
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Reunification Day Vietnam
Reunification Day in Vietnam, also known as Victory Day, Liberation Day, or Ngày Giải Phóng Miền Nam, marks the fall of Saigon in 1975, which signaled the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of North and South Vietnam.
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Labour Day in Malaysia
Labour Day, known as Hari Pekerja in Malaysia, is a public holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers and their rights. Like many countries around the world, Malaysia recognizes this day as an opportunity to appreciate the workforce's role in national development and prosperity.
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Labour Day in China
Labour Day (劳动节) in China, also known as International Workers' Day, is is a national public holiday that honors the contributions of workers and promotes the dignity of labor.