Every year 9/11 Day, aka, Patriot Day occurs on 11 September in the United States every year. It is observed in memory of the people killed in the September 11 attacks in the year of 2001. Patriot Day is a commemorative day for the departed souls in the tragic incident of terrorist attacks back in 2001.
Dussehra, also called Vijaya Dashami and Dasara, is a Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin (September–October), the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. It symbolizes the victory of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who kidnapped Rama’s wife, Sita.
Navratri or Navaratri, also known as Adi Parashakti, is a Hindu festival celebrated annually honoring goddess Durga. The festival takes place for nine nights and ten days and falls twice yearly. First, Chaitra (Gregorian: March/April), and later Ashwin (September/October). It has different meanings and is emphasized differently in different parts of the Indian Hindu cultural sphere.
Boss's Day, also spelled Bosses Day or Boss' Day, is celebrated each year in the United States on 16 October or the nearest weekday if it falls on the weekend. It has been designated as a day for employees to thank their bosses for being kind and fair throughout the year.
Ash Wednesday, is a Christian solemn day of prayer and fasting in several Western Christian communions. It is generally preceded by Shrove Tuesday marking the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter Sunday. It is typically observed by many Christians, including Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and Methodists.
Columbus Day is a national holiday in numerous countries of the Americas and a federal holiday in the United States. It is an official commemoration of the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. On 12 October 1994, Columbus proceeded ashore at Guanahaní, an island in the Bahamas. However, Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October annually.
White Day is a day that falls every year on March 14, the month following Valentine’s Day. It originated in Japan in 1978 and since then, the celebration has spread to many other Asian countries and nations around the world. Flowers, chocolates, edible and nonedible gifts, marshmallows, jewellery, and other gifts are given on this day.
Black Day, is an unofficial holiday celebrated on March 14 every year. In South Korea, it’s mainly observed by singles. It coincides with Valentine’s Day and White Day, the 14th day of the month. On this day, those who did not receive gifts on the previous two days, gather together and eat jajangmyeon, noodles with black beans.
Good Friday is a significant and special day for Christians around the globe. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the greatest figure in Christianity. It is part of Easter, which ends with Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Ekadashi is a Hindu religious custom dedicated to Lord Vishnu. People observe fast on these auspicious days. Devotees pray and fast to Lord Vishnu. They believe that those devotees who fast on those particular days get rid of their bad past karma and go straight to Vaikunth Dhaam (the abode of Lord Shri Hari) after death.
