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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,…

  • 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…

  • 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 than Easter observed elsewhere. The earliest date it can fall is 4 April and the latest is 8 May. Learn more HERE.

  • 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…

  • 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 ceremonies, and festive activities. The holiday is divided into three days: Maha Sangkran (welcoming the new year), Virak Vanabat (honoring elders and doing good deeds),…

  • 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 Khalsa (the Sikh community) by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. For Sikhs, it is a day of spiritual significance, celebrated with prayers, processions (Nagar Kirtans),…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Seville Fair, Spain

    The Seville Fair (Feria de Abril) is one of Spain's most famous and vibrant festivals, typically held in April, two weeks after Easter. Originating in 1847 as a livestock fair, it has evolved into a grand celebration of Andalusian culture, featuring flamenco dancing, bullfights, parades, and colorful processions. The fair is held at a specially…