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.
National Heroes' Day (Uganda)
National Heroes' Day is a day to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives or made extraordinary contributions to Uganda’s liberation, peace and development. Many of these individuals are associated with the National Resistance Army (NRA) struggle that led to the current government's rise to power in 1986.
King Kamehameha I Day
King Kamehameha I Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi to honor King Kamehameha I (1758–1819), the first monarch to unite the Hawaiian Islands under a single rule. Known as Kamehameha the Great, he is celebrated for his leadership, vision, and contributions to the foundation of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.
King's Birthday (Tuvalu)
King’s Birthday in Tuvalu is a national public holiday, and it honors the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, who serves as Head of State in Tuvalu, a Commonwealth realm and constitutional monarchy.
King's Birthday (Turks and Caicos Islands)
King’s Birthday in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a public holiday that celebrates the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, currently King Charles III. As a British Overseas Territory, the Turks and Caicos Islands observe the King’s Birthday in line with the tradition followed across many Commonwealth realms and territories.
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
The Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Kedah, honoring the reigning Sultan. This day is observed as a public holiday in Kedah, allowing citizens to participate in festivities and pay tribute to their ruler. The Sultan of Kedah holds a revered position as both a constitutional monarch and a symbolic leader who embodies the state's heritage and unity.
Birthday of Artigas
The Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas is a national observance in Uruguay that honors the birth of the country’s most revered national hero. Artigas is widely regarded as the "Father of Uruguayan Nationhood" for his leadership in the fight for independence, federalism, and civil liberties in the early 19th century.
West Virginia Day
West Virginia Day marks the anniversary of West Virginia’s admission to the Union in 1863. It is a public holiday in the state of West Virginia, honoring the unique history and formation of West Virginia during the American Civil War.