Memorial Day is one of the holidays for honoring and mourning the personnel who died while serving in the country, mostly the military personnel. It is a day for visiting cemeteries and memorials to mourn the military personnel who died in the line of duty.
Victory Day in Rhode Island
Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island. It commemorates the victory of Allied forces over Japan during World War II, marking the end of the war in the Pacific and the broader conclusion of World War II.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors the survivors, families, and communities affected by Canada's residential school system, acknowledging the ongoing impact of these institutions and advancing the process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Veterans Day in USA
Veterans Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to military veterans, who are individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, another U.S. federal holiday in May, which specifically honors those who died while serving in the military.
Remembrance Day in Canada
Remembrance Day in Canada is to honor the members of the armed forces who served and sacrificed in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. The day commemorates the end of World War I, which formally concluded with the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 AM.
Commemoration Day (UAE)
Commemoration Day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known as Martyrs' Day, honors the Emirati soldiers and civilians who have sacrificed their lives in service to the nation, whether in military, humanitarian, or civil roles.
Confederate Heroes' Day in Texas
Confederate Heroes' Day is a holiday observed in Texas to honor Confederate soldiers and figures who fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861–1865).
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.
Martyrs' Day in Tunisia
Martyrs' Day in Tunisia honors the Tunisians who were killed by French colonial forces in 1938 during anti-colonial protests in Tunis. These martyrs are remembered as national heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle for freedom and independence.
Martyrs' Day Syria
Martyrs' Day in Syria honors the memory of Syrian nationalists executed by the Ottoman Empire in 1916. The day commemorates those who gave their lives fighting for freedom, Arab nationalism, and independence, and it holds deep emotional and historical significance in both Syria and Lebanon, which were then part of Greater Syria under Ottoman rule.