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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalAugust HolidaysPeru celebrates Santa Rosa of Lima
Santa Rosa of Lima Date: August 30Santa Rosa of Lima is celebrated as a public holiday by Peru. Peru celebrates Santa Rosa of Lima death anniversary on 30th of August. It was on the seventeenth century that the resident in Lima gained popularity due to its nature of caring for the sick and shunning sin. El Dia de Santa Rosa de Lima is celebrated on August 30th throughout the country, especially in Santa Rosa de Quives in the department of Lima. Slovak National Uprising Commemorated in Slovakia
Slovak National Uprising Date: August 29Slovak 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. Georgia celebrates Mariamoba
Georgia Mariamoba: August 28Mariamoba is a public holiday in Georgia. Brunei Marks the Anniversay of the Revelation Koran
Brunei Darussalam Anniversary of the Revelation of the Koran Date: August 27Brunei Darussalam celebrates Anniversary of the Revelation of the Koran is a public holiday. This day marks the event when the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. Namibia Heroes Day
Heroes Day Date: August 26Namibia celebrates Heroes Day as a public holiday. August 26th is celebrated by Namibians as a remarkable day of their independence. The Namibians remember this day as the day that marks the death of Namibians heroes in their war for Independence. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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