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Dominican Republic Honors Mercedes Day

Las Mercedes Day is a National Holiday in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Mercedes Day: September 24, 2009

Mercedes Day is a Public Holiday in Dominican Republic.

Domican Republic celebrates the Mercedes Day in honor of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of Dominican Republic. The catholic holiday is celebrated with very religiously throught Dominican Republic and is a public holiday on 24th of September every year.

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Posted on 23 Sep 2009 in : Dominican Republic Holidays,September Holidays


Cambodia respectful on Ancestors Day

Ancestors Day is a religious Holiday in Cambodia

Cambodia Ancestor’s Day: September 24,2009

Ancestor’s Day is a Religious Holiday celebrated in Cambodia

In Cambodia, respect for elders extends beyond holding the door for old ladies. Even the dead get their due during Prachum Benda, also called Ancestors’ Day or Festival of the Dead. It is also known as the Spirits Day. It is celebrated on the fifteenth day, of the tenth month, of the Khmer calendar marks the Pchum Ben festival. This is a time when the spirits of the dead ancestors walk the Earth and the living can ease their suffering by offering them food to eat. This year it will be celebrated on 24th September.

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Posted on 23 Sep 2009 in : Cambodia Holidays,September Holidays