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August Holidays


Birthday of Krishna

Birthday of Krishna in Hinduism is a religious observance.

Birthday of Krishna Date: September 2, 2010

Hindus celebrate Birthday of Krishna as a religious observance.

The birth of Krishna or Lord Krishna came as a blessing to humankind in their days of suffering. This “avatar” of Lord Vishnu was born to tame and destroy the devils and free human race from the dark days of torture and distress. The Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna, known as “Janmashtami” on the eighth day (Ashtami tithi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana with respect to their calendar.
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Posted on 01 Sep 2010 in : August Holidays,Hindu Calendar


Nepal Krishna Janmastami

Krishna Janmastami in Nepal is a public holiday.

Krishna Janmastami Date: September 1, 2010

Nepal celebrates Krishna Janmastami as a public holiday.

Krishna Janmastami is celebrated all over the world. It signifies the birth of Lord Krishna for the exploitation of evil on this earth. Every nation has its own style of respecting any social event. Nepal also celebrates Krishna Jansmastami with great pomp and splendor every year. This festival is reciprocated by beautiful public processions. There is dancing and singing all dedicated to the Krishna ‘avatar’. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on 31 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Nepal Holidays


Slovak National Uprising Commemorated in Slovakia

Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia.

Slovak National Uprising Date: August 29, 2010

Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia.

Slovak National Uprising (SNP) was an armed rebellion that broke out in Slovakia in late August 1944 and continued until October 1944 during World War II. The uprising was launched on August 29, 1944 in an attempt to overthrow the pro-Nazi government of Jozef Tiso. Since then, August 29 has been celebrated every year in Slovakia to mark the anniversary of the uprising.

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Posted on 28 Aug 2010 in : April Holidays,August Holidays,Slovakia Holidays


Georgia celebrates Mariamoba

Mariamoba in Georgia is a public holiday.

Georgia Mariamoba: August 28, 2010

Mariamoba is a public holiday in Georgia.

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Posted on 27 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Georgia Holidays


Liberia Observes Flag Day

Flag Day in Liberia is a public holiday.

Liberia Flag Day: August 24, 2010

Flag Day is a public holiday in Liberia.

A flag is not only the marker of a country, but its color and designs allow one to know about the past history and future of the country. Liberians come together on August 24 every year to celebrate Flag Day. It is a national holiday declared in Liberia to observe the making and the symbolic meaning of the Liberian national flag.

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Posted on 23 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Liberia Holidays

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