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Remembrance Day Observed in Bermuda

Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Bermuda.

Remembrance Day: November 11, 2010

Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Bermuda.

On Monday, November 11, 1918, at the hour of 11 a.m., World War I officially came to an end with the formalization of the armistice treaty between the Allies and Germany. All told, over 15 million people were killed in the brutal conflict leaving lasting impressions on much of the world’s population.

Due to the significance of the events of not only World War 1 but also other wars that have taken the lives of so many, Bermuda—among many other countries—celebrates Remembrance Day.

Read more about Remembrance Day in Bermuda . . .

Posted on 10 Nov 2010 in : Bermuda Holidays, November Holidays


Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated all over the world

Diwali is a public holiday in Fiji.Diwali is a public holiday in India.Diwali is a public holiday in Mauritius.Diwali is a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago.
Diwali is a religious 5 day festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world.

Diwali Festival: November 5, 2010

Diwali is a religious 5 day festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It is also a public holiday in Fiji, India, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago.

Diwali is a beautiful Hindu festival that is celebrated during 5 days and is known as the Festival of Lights. It literally means Row of Lights in Sanskrit. It begins late in the month of Ashwin with Dhan Teras the first day, and ends in the beginning of month Kartika, the last day is called Yama Dvitiya.

Read more about the Diwali festival . . .

Posted on 04 Nov 2010 in : Fiji Holidays, Hindu Calendar, India Holidays, Mauritius Holidays, November Holidays, Trinidad and Tobago Holidays


All Saints Day is observed by Christians

All Saints' Day is a public holiday in many Christian countries.

All Saints’ Day: November 1, 2010

All Saints’ Day is a public holiday in:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Cote d‘Ivoire, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Germany, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Reunion Island, Rwanda, San Marino, Senegal, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tahiti, Togo, Venezuela.

All Saints’ Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, known and unknown, and especially for those saints who have no special feast days of their own. It is observed worldwide by Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Protestant churches. In Portugal it is annually held on November 1, as with many western countries and in many eastern churches it is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

Read more about All Saints' Day . . .

Posted on 31 Oct 2010 in : Andorra Holidays, Austria Holidays, Belgium Holidays, Benin Holidays, Bolivia Holidays, Bosnia and Herzegovina Holidays, Burkina Faso Holidays, Burundi Holidays, Cape Verde Holidays, Central African Republic Holidays, Chad Holidays, Chile Holidays, Colombia Holidays, Cote d'Ivoire Holidays, Finland Holidays, France Holidays, French Guiana Holidays, Gabon Holidays, Germany Holidays, Guatemala Holidays, Guinea Holidays, Haiti Holidays, Italy Holidays, Liechtenstein Holidays, Lithuania Holidays, Luxembourg Holidays, Madagascar Holidays, Mauritius Holidays, Mexico Holidays, Monaco Holidays, Nicaragua Holidays, November Holidays, Peru Holidays, Philippines Holidays, Portugal Holidays, Reunion Islands Holidays, Rwanda Holidays, San Marino Holidays, Senegal Holidays, Seychelles Holidays, Slovakia Holidays, Slovenia Holidays, Spain Holidays, Sweden Holidays, Tahiti Holidays, Togo Holidays, Venezuela Holidays


Trinidad and Tobago celebrates Republic Day

Republic Day is a National Holiday in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago Republic Day: September 24, 2010

Republic Day is a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic on August 1, 1976. The event is celebrated as a public holiday on September 24 because this is the date when the first Parliament met under the new Republican Constitution. The date was removed from the official calendar of holidays from 1999 to 2001 to make way for the Spiritual Baptist (Shouter) Liberation Day which is celebrated on March 30. The Republic Day holiday was reinstated in 2002.

Read more about Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago . . .

Posted on 23 Sep 2010 in : September Holidays, Trinidad and Tobago Holidays


Barbados Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day in the Barbados is a public holiday.

Barbados Emancipation Day: August 3, 2010

Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Barbados.

In Barbados, emancipation day is celebrated every year on August 4. This event marks the abolition of the inhuman tradition of slavery. A slave named Bussa led the slave revolt of the island. He is still regarded as a national hero. In honor of him, a statue of him stands on the Emancipation Roundabout in Hagget Hall, St Michael. This day is celebrated all over the island, particularly at the Bussa roundabout. On this spot a grand function is organized every year to commemorate the abolition of slavery. The celebrations include parades, educational displays, speeches and performances.

Read more about Barbados Emancipation Day . . .

Posted on 02 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays, Barbados Holidays

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