Events
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Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in many countries and is a time to get outside and spend time with family. In some places it is called Ball Monday, Bright Monday, Renewal…
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on to recognize the power of sports in promoting social change, peace, and development worldwide. Established by the…
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World Health Day
World Health Day is observed annually on April 7th to raise awareness of global health issues and promote well-being for all. Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948,…
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Hana Matsuri, Japan
Hana Matsuri, or "Flower Festival," is a Japanese Buddhist celebration held annually on April 8 to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Temples are decorated with flowers, symbolizing the…
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Orthodox Easter
The Orthodox church uses the Julian calendar for the calculation of Easter, whereas the Western churches use the Gregorian calendar. This difference can often mean that Orthodox Easter falls later…
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Songkran Festival
Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th in Thailand. It is best known for its lively water fights, symbolizing purification and the washing away…
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Choul Chnam Thmey, Cambodia
Choul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year, is celebrated from April 14th to 16th. It marks the end of the harvest season and is a time for family gatherings, religious…
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Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a Sikh and Hindu festival celebrated annually on April 13th or 14th. It marks the Punjabi New Year and commemorates the founding of the…
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World Art Day
World Art Day is celebrated annually on April 15th to honor the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci's birthday and promote art's role in society. Established by the International Association of Art (IAA) in…
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Haiku Poetry Day
Haiku Poetry Day is celebrated annually on April 17th to honor the traditional Japanese form of poetry known as haiku. Haiku consists of three lines, with a syllable pattern of…
