Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This festival has a history of over 2,000 years and is widely observed in China and among Chinese communities worldwide.
Kaamatan Festival
The Kaamatan Festival, also known as the Harvest Festival, is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Sabah and other indigenous communities. It is a time of thanksgiving for a bountiful rice harvest and is deeply rooted in the traditions, spirituality, and culture of these communities.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a significant Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. In Malaysia, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most important festivals and is observed with great cultural and religious fervor.
Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak is an annual festival celebrated in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to honor the Dayak people, the indigenous groups of Sarawak, including the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities. It is a thanksgiving and harvest festival marking the end of the rice harvesting season and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
Jefferson Davis's Birthday
Jefferson Davis's Birthday is observed as a state holiday in some parts of the United States, particularly in the South. Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The holiday commemorates his life and contributions to the Confederacy.
Agong's Birthday
The Agong’s Birthday, also known as the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is a significant public holiday in Malaysia that celebrates the birthday of the country’s King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong). It is a day to honor the Malaysian monarch and the constitutional monarchy system.
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day is a public holiday observed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), marking the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. It is a time to reflect on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, acknowledging past injustices and promoting unity and understanding.
Western Australia Day
Western Australia Day marks the founding of the Swan River Colony (now Perth) by British settlers in 1829. The holiday was originally called Foundation Day but was renamed in 2012 to recognize all Western Australians, including Aboriginal Australians, as part of the state's history.
Arafat Day
Arafat Day is an important day in the Islamic calendar, and it is a significant day for Muslims worldwide, particularly for those performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It occurs annually during the Islamic lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah, following the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations. It honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.
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.