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Lailat al Bara’a Date: August 6, 2009

Moslems observe Lailat al Bara’a as an islamic holiday.

The Lailat-ul Barat is a very important night for the Muslims. It is also popularly known as Shab-e-Barat. It marks the glory of the god of the Muslims. Lailat means night and Barat means Privilege. It is believed that in this night God himself blesses all human beings and accumulates all of us in his infinite mercy. In 2009, this day will be celebrated on August 6. Read more about Lailat al Bara'a . . .

HH Sheikh Zayed Accession Date: August 6, 2009

UAE celebrates HH Sheikh Zayed Accession as a public holiday.

Accession day or the day on which H. H Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan became the president of United Arab Emirates is celebrated in UAE on August 6 of every year. The accession of Sheikh Zayed to the throne happened in the year 1966. This accession marked the start of a new epoch in the history of United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Zayed was a futurist and farsighted thinker who wanted to unite the country and its people. In more than 3 decades of his rule, he made sure that with every step he is moving an inch closer towards his goal.
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Sri Lanka Nikini Full Moon Poya Date: August 6, 2009

Sri Lanka celebrates Nikini Full Moon Poya as a public holiday.

Sri Lanka Nikini Full Moon Poya History

The rainy season starts in the Indian sub continent in the Esala month (between July and August). It is during this time that the bhikkus (Buddhist monks) sojourn from meditation since they cannot meditate under trees and forests and it is very cold in the mountains i.e. the Himalayas at that period. Most of the monks sojourn in the Esala full moon poya but those monks who do not do so can sojourn from their meditation in the full moon poya. The period of sojourn is known as the “Vas’ period and the sojourn commencement during the Nikini Poya is known as the “Pasu Vas” period.
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El Salvador Feast of San Salvador Date: August 6, 2009

El Salvador celebrates Feast of San Salvador as a public holiday.

In honor of its patron saint almost every town in El Salvador celebrates a traditional fest. These religious feasts are attended by many people from the rest of the country as it is a time for trading and organizing fairs. Read more about the Feast of San Salvador in El Salvador . . .

Bolivia Independence Day Date: August 6, 2009

Bolivia celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday.

The people of Bolivia celebrate the Bolivian Independence Day on the 6th day of August every year to commemorate the end of the Spanish dominion. The Spanish conquered Bolivia in the year 1524, and a counter offensive against the Spanish Empire was launched under the leadership of the Bolivian leader Simon Bolivar (after whom Bolivia is named) in the year, and achieved independence from the Spanish rule on August 8, 1925. Read more about Independence Day in Bolivia . . .