Events
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Archbishop Janani Luwum Memorial Day
Archbishop Janani Luwum Memorial Day honors the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a prominent Anglican leader who was martyred in 1977 for courageously standing up against the brutal regime of Idi Amin.
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Carnival Monday Uruguay
Carnival Monday in Uruguay is part of the country’s long-standing Carnival tradition, which traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Carnival Monday Venezuela
Carnival Monday in Venezuela is a vibrant national holiday, and it is part of the larger Carnival festivities. The holiday traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Winter Midterm Bank Holiday
The Winter Midterm Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is observed on the third Monday of February, offering a short midterm break during the winter school term. It provides students, teachers and families with a chance to rest and recharge before the spring season. Though not linked to a historical event, the holiday gives residents a peaceful pause during the cooler months of the year.
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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节), is the most important traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and others.
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Vietnamese New Year
Vietnamese New Year, known as Tết Nguyên Đán or simply Tết, is the most significant and widely celebrated holiday in Vietnam. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year and is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming spring.
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Carnival Tuesday Uruguay
Carnival Tuesday in Uruguay is the day following Carnival Monday, celebrated just before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of the Carnival season and the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
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Seollal
Seollal began as an ancient lunar and agricultural celebration, was reshaped under Confucian influence into an ancestor-honoring family holiday, suppressed during colonization, and finally restored in 1989 as a three-day holiday. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Korean culture and identity.
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Armed Forces Day (Sierra Leone)
Armed Forces Day in Sierra Leone honors the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, remembering soldiers who died in the civil war and recognizing the military’s ongoing role in defending peace and stability.
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Awal Ramadan
Awal Ramadan, which translates to the beginning of Ramadan, is the commencement of the holy month in the Islamic calendar. This marks the start of a month-long period of fasting, worship and spiritual growth for Muslims around the world.
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Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe, commemorating the birthday of the nation's founding leader, Robert Mugabe. Established in 2017 following Mugabe's resignation, the day honors his contributions to Zimbabwe's independence and his emphasis on youth empowerment and education.
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Father Lini Day
Father Lini Day is a national public holiday in Vanuatu. It commemorates the death of Father Walter Lini, who is widely regarded as the father of Vanuatu’s independence and served as its first Prime Minister after the nation gained sovereignty in 1980.