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  • A Janmashtami Journey September 6, 2023
    Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is one of the most popular and important Hindu festivals. It marks the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth re-incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who gave the vital message of the Bhagwat Gita – the guiding principles for every Hindu. In 2023, it falls on Thursday September 7th and is celebrated with great […]
  • Quiz: Labor Day August 31, 2023
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Sep 23, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: National DaySaudi Arabian National day is always celebrated on September 23rd. Known locally as Al-Yaom-ul-Watany, it marks September 23rd 1932, when King Abdulaziz announced the unification of the country as a kingdom.Saudi Arabia National Day only became a public holiday in 2007. In 2005, Saudi Arabia’s late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz announced that from the 75th National Day, the occasion will become an annual national holiday.Read more at bit.ly/2pqisVM ... See MoreSee Less
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Sep 23, 🇧🇹 Bhutan: Blessed Rainy Day This holiday arrives at the end of the monsoon and farming season and the beginning of the harvest season in Bhutan. The name of the holiday isn't just to thank the rain that fell as part of the monsoon season that helps make a successful harvest, it is much more literal than that. It is believed that during the day, there is a special time when all water in the Himalayan kingdom is imbued with a special elixir, sprinkled from heaven by Buddha. Each year Astrologers will determine the exact hour when this auspicious event takes place. On the eve of Blessed Rainy Day, people will fill buckets of water and leave them out overnight to make sure the water gets sanctified at the right time. Then it is a tradition for everyone to take a bath with the blessed water to eliminate diseases, bad karma, bad luck, and other negative influences. Read more at bit.ly/2kwDgfk ... See MoreSee Less
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Sep 23, India (Harayana): Heroes' Martyrdom DayOn September 23 every year, Haryana observes a Shaheedi Divas ('martyrdom day') in respect of freedom fighters, soldiers and all others from the state who sacrificed their lives for the country.This holiday is observed on the death anniversary of Rao Tula Ram, a freedom fighter during India's first war of independence in 1857.Read more at bit.ly/2V8QjkZ ... See MoreSee Less
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Sep 23, Japan: Autumnal Equinox Day In Japan, this holiday is known as 'Shubun-no-hi'. The exact day can vary due to astronomical observations, so the date for the following year is usually announced in early spring. Autumnal Equinox Day was established as a national holiday in 1948. Before then, the autumnal equinox was an imperial ancestor worship festival called 'Shūki kōrei-sai' and the holiday had its roots in Shinto traditions as a time to give thanks to the deities for a successful harvest. The Japanese use Autumnal Equinox Day to pay respects to deceased family members, visit family graves and hold family reunions in honour of those who have passed. Read more athttp://bit.ly/2IbizgB ... See MoreSee Less
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📅 Upcoming Public holidays around the world: Sept 25 - Oct 1. Holiday Highlights in the coming week include Chinese National Day (Sunday), The Prophet's Birthday (Thursday) and Mid-Autumn Festival (Friday) - mailchi.mp/e57fee1f54ac/upcoming-public-holidays-around-the-world-august-17-1416730 ... See MoreSee Less
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