Adelaide Cup Day
Adelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia’s most prestigious horse racing events, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide. It is a key fixture on the Australian racing calendar and a major social and sporting occasion in the state.
Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day is a day to recognize the membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, its shared values with other member states, and its commitment to democracy, development, and international cooperation.
Youth Day Zambia
Youth Day in Zambia is a public holiday dedicated to honoring the achievements and role of young people in national development.
Laylat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, Night of Decree, or Night of Destiny, is one of the holiest nights in Islam. It commemorates the night when the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel.
Patriot's Day
Patriot's Day is a state holiday observed in Massachusetts, Maine, and occasionally in other parts of New England. It commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. The holiday is a celebration of American independence, freedom, and the courage of the early patriots who stood against British rule.
St. Patrick's Day in Canada
St. Patrick's Day honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, reflecting the province's strong Irish heritage.
St. Patrick's Day Northern Ireland
St. Patrick's Day holds a significant place in Northern Ireland's cultural and historical landscape. As the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick is honored for bringing Christianity to the island, and the day has both religious and cultural importance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.