Navam Full Moon Poya Day
Navam Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha's appointment of his chief disciples Sariputta and Moggallana, and the establishment of the Vinaya (monastic code). In Sri Lanka, it is marked by religious observances and the grand Navam Perahera at Kelaniya temple, a spectacular cultural procession with monks, dancers, drummers and decorated elephants.
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day in California
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day is observed on different dates depending on the state. In some states like California and Missouri, it is observed on February 4, which is Parks’ birthday, while in others like Ohio and Alabama, it is celebrated on December 1, which is the anniversary of her arrest.
Independence Day Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Independence Day commemorates the island’s peaceful independence from Britain in 1948. Marked by flag-raising, parades, religious observances, and cultural events, it is a celebration of sovereignty and national pride.
Preseren Day Slovenia
Preseren Day is to honor the death of France Prešeren, Slovenia’s national poet. It has since become the country’s most important cultural holiday, celebrating literature and national identity, and is still observed today as a key symbol of Slovenian pride.
Lateran Treaty Day
Lateran Treaty Day commemorates the signing of the Lateran Treaty in 1929, an agreement between the Kingdom of Italy and the Holy See (Vatican City). This treaty established Vatican City as an independent sovereign state and resolved the "Roman Question" that had strained relations between the Papacy and Italy since the 19th century.
Lincoln's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday is an annual observance in the United States that honors the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who was born on February 12, 1809.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day is a feast day celebrated in honor of the Apostles to the Slavs, Saints Cyril and Methodius. It commemorates their missionary work, cultural contributions and role in spreading Christianity among the Slavic peoples. This day is significant in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions, as well as in many Slavic countries.
Maha Shivaratri Day
Maha Shivaratri Day, rooted in Vedic traditions and enriched through the Puranas, commemorates major legends of Lord Shiva, including his marriage to Parvati, the drinking of poison during the cosmic churning, and his Tandava dance.
Washington's Birthday
Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday officially designated to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States. It has become popularly known as Presidents' Day and is often used to celebrate the lives and achievements of all U.S. presidents.
Daisy Gatson Bates Day
Daisy Gatson Bates Day is a state holiday in Arkansas in honor of Daisy Gatson Bates, a civil rights activist and writer. Bates played a significant role in the African American civil rights movement, particularly during the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday is marking the birth of one of America’s Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809.
Shrove Monday
Shrove Monday is part of the Christian pre-Lenten period known as Shrovetide. While less well-known than Shrove Tuesday, it historically held significance in certain Christian traditions, especially in Europe and the UK.