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May Holidays


Pentecost

Pentecost is a symbol for the Christian religion.

Pentecost Date: May 31

Pentecost is observed throughout Europe and South America.

The Pentecost is one of the most important days on the Christian calendar, deriving its name from the ancient greek language, meaning fiftieth day. Also known as the feast of weeks, Pentecost falls on the fiftieth day after Easter which falls on the 31st of May for Western Christians and June the 7th this year for Eastern. The East and West calculate Easter differently which is still disputed by some so the festival dates are always different. This important day marks the giving of the ten Commandments.

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Posted on 30 May 2011 in : Christian Calendar,May Holidays


Channel Islands Celebrates Spring Bank Holiday

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Channel Islands Spring Holiday: May 31

Spring Holiday is a public holiday in Channel Islands.

Channel Islands, an archipelago in the English Channel under the jurisdiction of Britain, celebrate Spring Bank Holiday in the last Monday in May.

Due to difference in history in each of the constituent countries in the United Kingdom, each country has their own holiday calendar. However, only holidays with statutory rights are work-free while other holidays are accorded with national holiday status but are worked.

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Posted on 30 May 2011 in : May Holidays,United Kingdom Holidays


Fiji Celebrates Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day

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Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day: May 31

Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day is a public holiday in Fiji.

In honor of the country’s first modern statesman, Fiji marks the last Monday or Friday of May as Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day.

Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna is a known pubic figure in Fiji. He is a true Fijian leader, statesman, scholar, and soldier. He initiated the establishment of powerful government institutions in Fiji which laid the groundwork for the country’s declaration to self-rule in 1970 from the United Kingdom. His vision formed the basis of the country’s economic course until today.

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Posted on 30 May 2011 in : Fiji Holidays,May Holidays


Brunei Celebrates Its Royal Brunei Malay Regiment

Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment is a public holiday in Brunei.

Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Malay Regimen Date: May 31

Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment is a public holiday in Brunei.

Brunei is an oil-rich tropical country that is located on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is a very rich sultanate for its small size and small population. The Muslim country has a number of festivals, public holidays, and national holidays such as New Years. However, one of its most important public holidays is the Anniversary of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment, celebrated every year by the country on May 31 to commemorate the day the Brunei armed forces were first formed.

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Posted on 30 May 2011 in : Brunei Darussalem Holidays,May Holidays


Celebration of Indian Arrival Day in Trinidad and Tobago

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Trinidad & Tobago Indian Arrival Day: May 30

Trinidad & Tobago Indian Arrival Day is a public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the arrival in May 1845 of the first indentured (contracted) Indian workers (from India) aboard of ship Fatel Razack to Trinidad.

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Posted on 29 May 2011 in : May Holidays,Trinidad and Tobago Holidays

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