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January Holidays


Tu B’Shevat Celebrated by Jews Around the World

Tu B'Shevat is a minor holiday in Judaism.

Tu B’Shevat Date: Sunset on January 29 to sunset on January 30

Tu B’Shevat is a minor holiday in Judaism.

For Jews around the world, Tu B’Shevat is the New Year of the Trees, a starting or end point for agricultural activities involving important fruit-bearing trees. Many Jews consider this holiday to have a similar significance to the Arbor Day customs of other cultural groups. The holiday is observed every year on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, making this a moveable holiday.

The holiday used to be known as Hamisha Asar B’Shevat until around 2000.

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Posted on 29 Jan 2011 in : January Holidays,Jewish Calendar


Nepal’s Celebration of Martyrs’ Day

Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Nepal.

Martyrs’ Day: January 29

Martyrs’ Day is a public holiday in Nepal.

Martyrs’ day is an annual public holiday celebration by the Nepalese as a way of remembering and giving honor to people who sacrificed their lives to fight for what is right for the country and its people. Specifically in memory of the four martyrs who were executed in 1941: Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dashrath Chand, Gangalal Shrestha, and Shukraraj Shastri.

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Posted on 29 Jan 2011 in : January Holidays,Nepal Holidays


Democracy Day Celebration in Rwanda

Democracy Day is a public holiday in Rwanda.

Democracy Day in Rwanda: January 28

Democracy Day is a public holiday in Rwanda.

Rwanda celebrates its yearly Democracy Day every January 28th as a symbol of its remarkable success story since World War I. This public holiday serves as a medium in promoting equality and fair dealings among its people.

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Posted on 28 Jan 2011 in : January Holidays,Rwanda Holidays


Australia Day

Australia Day.

Australia Day: January 26

Australia Day is of course celebrated by Australia.

Australia day is also known as the foundation day or the anniversary day. It is the official national day of the Australian country. It is celebrated every year on the twenty sixth of January. This day commemorates the coming of the first fleet at the Sydney cove in the year 1788 when the unfurling of the British flag takes place here and also the there is a proclamation of the British sovereignty over a eastern seaboard of the country of Australia. In every territory and the state of Australia the Australian day is celebrated as an official holiday for the public. It is also marked by an order of the country of Australia and the Australian of the years’ awards with the address from prime minister.

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Posted on 26 Jan 2011 in : Australia Holidays,January Holidays


India Joyously Celebrates Republic Day

Republic Day is a national holiday in India.

Republic Day: January 26

Republic Day is a national holiday in India.

Long under British control, India had many reasons to break away and seek the formation of a republic, independent from Britain. With prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi and dedication from millions of Indians, independence was finally achieved in 1947, becoming official on January 26, 1950. In 2010, India celebrates sixty years of the republic on January 26.

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Posted on 26 Jan 2011 in : India Holidays,January Holidays

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