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St. Patrick's Day (Ireland)
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland began as a Christian feast day in the early Middle Ages, honoring the missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland. Over centuries, it grew into a national symbol of Irish identity, blending faith, tradition and culture.
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St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day honors St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary. It is observed as a solemn feast in the Catholic Church and recognized in other Christian traditions.
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Hindu New Year (Indonesia)
Hindu New Year in Indonesia, known as Nyepi or the Day of Silence, marks the beginning of the Balinese Saka calendar. It is a day of reflection, purification and renewal, observed through 24 hours of silence, fasting and meditation. The celebration promotes spiritual harmony, peace and balance between humans, nature and the divine.
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Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The term "Eid al-Fitr" translates to "Festival of Breaking the Fast", and it is observed by Muslims worldwide with prayer, charity and joyous festivities.
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Independence Day in Tunisia
Independence Day marks the day in 1956 when Tunisia officially gained independence from French colonial rule after 75 years as a protectorate. It is one of Tunisia’s most important national holidays and a symbol of sovereignty and national unity.
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Hari Raya Puasa
Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) is the joyful festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, forgiveness, family gatherings, feasts, and community unity.
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Vernal Equinox Day
Vernal Equinox Day is celebrated in Japan marking the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length. It symbolizes balance, renewal, and the arrival of spring. Originally a Shinto and Buddhist observance honoring nature and ancestors, it became a national holiday in 1948. Today, people visit family graves, enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers, and reflect on harmony between humans and nature.
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Nowruz
Nowruz (also spelled Navruz, Nawruz, or Norooz) is an ancient Persian New Year celebration that marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Persian calendar.
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Mothers' Day Syria
Mother’s Day in Syria marks the first day of spring. The origins of this celebration are shared across much of the Arab world, and its modern form was introduced in the 1950s. While not originally a Syrian invention, Syria embraced it quickly, and it has since become a cherished national tradition.
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Human Rights Day (South Africa)
Human Rights Day in South Africa was created to honor the victims of the Sharpeville Massacre (1960) and to celebrate the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1996 Constitution. It is a national holiday reminding all citizens of the sacrifices made for freedom, equality and human dignity.
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Nowruz (Albania)
Nowruz in Albania is a public holiday marking the arrival of spring and symbolizing renewal, peace and unity. Deeply rooted in Bektashi Sufi tradition, it honors harmony between faith, nature and humanity.
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Sultan of Johor's Birthday
The Sultan of Johor's Birthday is a public holiday in the Malaysian state of Johor. It is a significant event in the state, marked by official ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and public festivities.
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