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Slovak National Uprising Commemorated in Slovakia

Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia.

Slovak National Uprising Date: August 29, 2010

Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia.

Slovak National Uprising (SNP) was an armed rebellion that broke out in Slovakia in late August 1944 and continued until October 1944 during World War II. The uprising was launched on August 29, 1944 in an attempt to overthrow the pro-Nazi government of Jozef Tiso. Since then, August 29 has been celebrated every year in Slovakia to mark the anniversary of the uprising.

Read more about Slovak National Uprising in Slovakia . . .

Posted on 28 Aug 2010 in : April Holidays, August Holidays, Slovakia Holidays


Liberia Observes Flag Day

Flag Day in Liberia is a public holiday.

Liberia Flag Day: August 24, 2010

Flag Day is a public holiday in Liberia.

A flag is not only the marker of a country, but its color and designs allow one to know about the past history and future of the country. Liberians come together on August 24 every year to celebrate Flag Day. It is a national holiday declared in Liberia to observe the making and the symbolic meaning of the Liberian national flag.

Read more about Flag Day in Liberia . . .

Posted on 23 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays, Liberia Holidays


Indonesia Independence Day

Independence Day in Indonesia is a public holiday.

Indonesia Independence Day: August 17, 2009

Independence Day is a public holiday in Indonesia.

Today, this day is celebrated on a grand scale that involves a lot of activities. The planning and preparations start one week before the day. Huge banners are hung over official buildings. Red and white draping covers the official buildings and fences around the palace of the president. Even malls take part in this celebration by holding Independence Day special sale and are entirely decorated in red and white theme.

Read more about Independence Day in Indonesia . . .

Posted on 16 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays, Indonesia Holidays


Argentina remembers the Death of San Martin

Death of San Martin in Argentina is a public holiday.

Argentina Death of San Martin Date: August 16, 2010

Death of San Martin is a public holiday in Argentina.

Argentina is country of South America constituting of 23 provinces and the second largest country in Argentina. It is also considered to be eight largest countries in the world and one of the largest Spanish speaking nations. The history behind the domination of Spanish language in this country is that it was invaded by the Spanish rulers during the early 17th century and many of their descendents still live here. Argentina got their independence on 9th July, 1816. It is a major contribution come from the freedom fighter San Martin. The people here still remember him for his bravery.

Read more about the Death of San Martin in Argentina . . .

Posted on 15 Aug 2010 in : Argentina Holidays, August Holidays


Assumption Day Observed Around the World

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance.

Assumption Day: August 15, 2009

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance in many countries worldwide.

It is assumed that on the Assumption Day, the Virgin Mary raised into Heaven after her death. This is a famous Christian belief. This day is also called as the feast day of the Assumption of Mary. It is celebrated in many countries irrespective of nations on August 15 or around that day. Mostly in Europe and South America, this is celebrated in a grand manner. Some countries celebrate this day at other times of the year. This day is also known as the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, or the Feast of Assumption or the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Read more about Assumption Day in Christianity . . .

Posted on 14 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays, Christian Calendar

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