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.
Orthodox Pentecost
Orthodox Pentecost is one of the Great Feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, marking the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send the Spirit to guide and empower the Church. Orthodox Pentecost is rich in theological significance, liturgical traditions, and cultural customs.
King's Birthday in Australia
The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in Australia to honor the reigning monarch’s birthday. While the actual birthday of King Charles III is on November 14, the holiday is traditionally observed on the second Monday in June in most Australian states and territories.
Pentecost Monday
Pentecost Monday, also known as Whit Monday, is the day following Pentecost Sunday, celebrated by Christians to continue the commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It is recognized in many parts of the world.
Orthodox Pentecost Monday
Orthodox Pentecost Monday is part of the Afterfeast of Pentecost, continuing the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It is a day of significant liturgical and cultural importance in Eastern Orthodoxy, marked by prayers, traditions and community gatherings that honor the work of the Holy Spirit and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
National Heroes' Day (Uganda)
National Heroes' Day is a day to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives or made extraordinary contributions to Uganda’s liberation, peace and development. Many of these individuals are associated with the National Resistance Army (NRA) struggle that led to the current government's rise to power in 1986.
King Kamehameha I Day
King Kamehameha I Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi to honor King Kamehameha I (1758–1819), the first monarch to unite the Hawaiian Islands under a single rule. Known as Kamehameha the Great, he is celebrated for his leadership, vision, and contributions to the foundation of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.
King's Birthday (Tuvalu)
King’s Birthday in Tuvalu is a national public holiday, and it honors the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, who serves as Head of State in Tuvalu, a Commonwealth realm and constitutional monarchy.
King's Birthday (Turks and Caicos Islands)
King’s Birthday in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a public holiday that celebrates the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, currently King Charles III. As a British Overseas Territory, the Turks and Caicos Islands observe the King’s Birthday in line with the tradition followed across many Commonwealth realms and territories.
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
The Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Kedah, honoring the reigning Sultan. This day is observed as a public holiday in Kedah, allowing citizens to participate in festivities and pay tribute to their ruler. The Sultan of Kedah holds a revered position as both a constitutional monarch and a symbolic leader who embodies the state's heritage and unity.