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February Holidays


Orthodox Ash Wednesday Observed by Western Rite Orthodox Christians

Orthodox Ash Wednesday is a religious observance for Western Rite Orthodox Christians.

Ash Wednesday: February 29

Orthodox Ash Wednesday is a religious observance for Western Rite Orthodox Christians.

In general, the Eastern Orthodox Churches, i.e. Greek Orthodox, do not celebrate Ash Wednesday. The exception is the Orthodox Christians who follow the Western Rite. The day is celebrated the same as Western Ash Wednesday but on a different date that is 46 days before Orthodox Pascha. The same significance is given to this date; the ashes signify the fragile and humble human condition in front of God.

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Posted on 28 Feb 2012 in : February Holidays,Greek Orthodox Calendar,Russian Orthodox Calendar


Dominican Republic Observes Independence from Haiti

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Independence Day of Dominican Republic: February 27

Independence Day is a public holiday in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic (DR), one of the major island countries in the Carribean, observes its yearly celebration of Independence Day every 27th of February. Dominican Republic share borders with Haiti in the Hispaniola region in the Carribean. The country holds a number of establishments (cathedral, universities, castles, etc.) listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Posted on 26 Feb 2012 in : Dominican Republic Holidays,February Holidays


Kuwait Celebrates Liberation Day

Liberation Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Kuwait

Liberation Day: February 26

Liberation Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Kuwait

Every year aside from their National Day, Kuwait also celebrates is Liberation Day every 26th of February. This official public holiday is celebrated in honor of the country’s independence from Iraq after the first Gulf War.

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Posted on 25 Feb 2012 in : February Holidays,Kuwait Holidays


Tahiti Celebrates Moorea Marathon International

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International Marathon: February 25

Tahiti International Marathon is a public holiday in Tahiti

Tahiti International Marathon, or more commonly called Moorea International Marathon is a yearly athletic celebration in Tahiti. It is described as an ‘exotic’ way to exercise and race while you’re in a relaxing vacation on a beautiful Island nation. The marathon has varying length although a 5 km fun run is specifically provided to be joined by an entire family on vacation both for locals and foreigners visiting the area.

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Posted on 24 Feb 2012 in : February Holidays,Tahiti Holidays


National Day in Kuwait

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National Day: Feb 25

National Day is a public holiday in Kuwait.

Kuwait celebrates its yearly National Day celebration every 25th of February. The National Day is the most celebrated holiday in this Arab country. The history behind Kuwait’s National Day is intertwined with its friendship with the British when it became its protectorate in 1897. The British protected the country against the invasion by the Turks in the same year.

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Posted on 24 Feb 2012 in : February Holidays,Kuwait Holidays

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