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Thrissur Pooram (Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര്‍ പൂരം) is one of the most popular temple festivals of the South Indian state Kerala. It is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur town every […]

Pooram (malayalam:പൂരം pronounced [puːɾam]) is an annual festival which is celebrated in temples dedicated to goddesses Durga or Kali held especially in Valluvanadu area and other adjoining parts of north-central […]

The Veneralia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated April 1 (the Kalends of Aprilis) in honor of Venus Verticordia (Venus the changer of hearts) and Fortuna Virilis (Manly or Virile […]

Pioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated on July 24 in the U.S. state of Utah with some celebrations in regions of surrounding states originally settled by Mormon pioneers. It […]

Rogation Days are days of prayer and fasting in Western Christianity. They are observed with processions and the Litany of the Saints. The so-called major rogation is held on 25 […]

In ancient Roman religion the Quinquatria or Quinquatrus was a festival sacred to Minerva celebrated on the 19 March. According to Varro it was so-called because it was held on […]

Setsubun (節分) is the day before the beginning of Spring in Japan. The name literally means seasonal division but usually the term refers to the Spring Setsubun properly called Risshun […]

In Ireland the National Day of Commemoration (Irish: Lá Cuimhneacháin Náisiúnta) commemorates all Irish people who died in past wars or United Nations peacekeeping missions. It occurs on the Sunday […]

The Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日 Tennō Tanjōbi) is a national holiday in the Japanese calendar. It is celebrated on 23 December. The date is determined by the reigning Emperor’s birthdate. Emperor […]

Children’s Day is recognized on various days in many places around the world to honor children globally. It was first proclaimed by the World Conference for the Well-being of Children […]