Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak is an annual festival celebrated in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to honor the Dayak people, the indigenous groups of Sarawak, including the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities. It is a thanksgiving and harvest festival marking the end of the rice harvesting season and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
Jefferson Davis's Birthday
Jefferson Davis's Birthday is observed as a state holiday in some parts of the United States, particularly in the South. Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The holiday commemorates his life and contributions to the Confederacy.
Agong's Birthday
The Agong’s Birthday, also known as the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is a significant public holiday in Malaysia that celebrates the birthday of the country’s King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong). It is a day to honor the Malaysian monarch and the constitutional monarchy system.
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day is a public holiday observed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), marking the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. It is a time to reflect on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, acknowledging past injustices and promoting unity and understanding.
Western Australia Day
Western Australia Day marks the founding of the Swan River Colony (now Perth) by British settlers in 1829. The holiday was originally called Foundation Day but was renamed in 2012 to recognize all Western Australians, including Aboriginal Australians, as part of the state's history.
Martyr's Day (Uganda)
Martyrs' Day in Uganda commemorates the execution of 45 Christian converts, known as the Ugandan Martyrs, between 1885 and 1887 by order of King Mwanga II of Buganda. This solemn occasion has grown into one of the largest religious pilgrimages in Africa, drawing millions of faithful from across the continent.
Arafat Day
Arafat Day is an important day in the Islamic calendar, and it is a significant day for Muslims worldwide, particularly for those performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It occurs annually during the Islamic lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah, following the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations. It honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.
Pentecost
Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday, is one of the most significant feast days in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus. This event is often referred to as the birth of the Christian Church because it marks the beginning of the Apostles' public ministry to spread the Gospel.