Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most celebrated festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. This joyous and sacrificing occasion commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to the Almighty.
Father’s Day is celebrated to honor fatherhood and the contributions fathers make to society. The day honors fatherly figures, including biological fathers, adopted fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers.
Flag Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States on June 14th each year. It is a commemoration of the adoption of the flag of the USA on this day in 1777 through the resolution of the Second Continental Congress. It is a time to reflect on the importance of the flag as a symbol of the nation and its values, including freedom, democracy, and justice.
Juneteenth holiday is a federal holiday in the United States celebrating the end of slavery and celebrating the rich history and culture of African Americans. It is celebrated every year on June 19 and is also known as Liberty Day or Emancipation Day. This holiday celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and, in particular, announces the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.
The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is around June 20 or 21, also known as the summer solstice. This is the day when the North Pole is tilted towards the sun at its maximum angle, leading to the longest day and shortest night of the year. The summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere is around December 21 or 22 for the region.
Philippines Independence Day, also known as Araw ng Kalayaan in Filipino, is celebrated annually in the Philippines on June 12. It commemorates the Philippines’ independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, after more than three centuries of colonial rule. It is a significant day for Filipinos to reflect on their history, culture, and national identity.
National Best Friend Day is an unofficial holiday that falls on June 8th every year in the United States. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the importance of friendship and the deep bonds of best friends. On this day, people show their appreciation for their best friends by sending cards, gifts, or just spending time together.
Portugal (officially the Portuguese Republic; Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe, including the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
National Day in Portugal is observed as Portugal Day on June 10 each year commemorating the death of Luís de Camões, a poet and national literary icon.