Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalSeptember HolidaysVietnam National Day
Vietnam National Day: September 2Vietnam celebrates National Day as a public holiday. On 2nd of September, Vietnam celebrates its National Day. This day in 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence solemnly in Hanoi at the Ba Dinh Square. He proclaimed the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. This event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the Vietnamese nation’s colorful history. Muslims Around the World Observe Ramadan
Ramadan Dates: August 11, 2010 to September 10, 2010Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance in many parts of the world. Ramadan is an Islamic observance during the whole of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting. Ramadan is also known as Ramzan. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is known as Ramadan from the Arabic root ar-ramad denoting intense heat. Fasting, prayers, charity, and self-accountability are expected to be followed during this time. The whole month is fully dedicated for associated religious observances. During Ramadan no food or drink of any sort is consumed after true dawn until sunset. Ethiopia Celebrates Victory of Adowa
Victory of Adowa: March 2, 2010Victory of Adowa is a public holiday in Ethiopia Ethiopia celebrates the Victory of Adowa, also known as Battle of Adwa (Adowa or Adua in Italian), every 1st of March every year. The Battle of Adowa that sparked between Ethiopia and Italy on March 1, 1896. The Victory of Adwa marks this event as a celebration for national unity and progress and sends a real message to the European countries that not all African countries are “for the taking” by ambitious European countries. Mexico Celebrates Constitution Day
Constitution Day: February 5, 2010Constitution day is observed as a public national holiday in Mexico. The 5th of February marks the celebration day in honor of Mexico’s Constitution which was drafted during the Mexican Revolution on 1917 by Santiago Queretaro. The constitution is officially known as the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States or the Fundamental Law of Magna Carta. Sao Tome Marks Agricultural Reform DaySao Tome marks Agricultural Reform Day
Sao Tome Agricultural Reform Day: September 30, 2009Agricultural Reform Day is a Public Holiday in Sao Tome. Sao Tome and Principe are the 2 Islands. It is the smallest country in the world. The provinces are further divided into seven districts, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe. In 19th century, Sao Tome was the world’s largest producer of cocoa. The main economic activities are fishing and small scale industries. Sao Tome and Principe celebrate Agricultural Reform Day on September 30 every year. Next Page » |
