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May HolidaysNavaratri is a religious observance for Hindus
Navaratri Festival: October 8, 2010Navaratri is a religious observance for Hindus. Navaratri literally means Nine Nights, and it is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. During these days the various forms of Mother Goddess Durga are celebrated with joy and devotion. The festival is celebrated four times a year, and in October it is the Sharana Navaratri, the most important of Navaratris. St. John’s Day Celebrated in Many Parts of the World
St. John’s Day: June 24, 2010St. John’s Day is a religious holiday celebrated around the world. St. John’s Day (sometimes called the Feast of St. John) is celebrated on June 24 every year. The Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, and some Protestant Churches commemorate the nativity of St. John on this day. John the Baptist is seen as a major religious figure who led the movement for Baptism near the Jordan River. National Day Is Celebrated in Greenland
National Day: June 21, 2010National Day is a public holiday celebrated in Greenland. Like many countries, Greenland also celebrates National Day, and it’s celebrated on June 21 every year. It also marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere meaning conditions are more likely to be agreeable for this relatively cold country. Memorial Day
Memorial Day Date: May 31, 2010
Memorial Day is celebrated in the USA as a public holiday.
Memorial day is formerly known as Decoration day and commemorates the men and women who died during military service for the USA.
Spring Bank Holiday (Whit Weekend)
Spring Bank Holiday Date: May 31, 2010Spring Bank Holiday is celebrated by the United Kingdom. The Spring Bank Holiday weekendin the United Kingdom onthe last Monday in May, nowreplaces what used to be known asWhitsuntide a moveable date depending on what day Easter fell. The name Whitsuntide or Whit Sunday became known as it proved a very popular day for baptism and so associated with white clothing therefore developing from White Sunday. Next Page » |
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