Ethiopian New Year, Enkutatash, falls on September 11th (or September 12th in leap years). It signifies new beginnings and the end of the rainy season. Celebrations include traditional songs, a meal of chicken stew and injera, and gatherings around bonfires. Urban dwellers exchange New Year greetings and wear new clothes to mark the occasion, which is primarily secular and focused ...

This is an annual harvest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. It commemorates King Mahabali and Vamana. Celebrations include the raising of the festival flag, parades featuring colourful floats, depicting the Kerala culture, meals shared together, and the joining of those from different religions.

Costa Rica Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th and is a national holiday. The holiday commemorates the independence of the entire Central America from Spain, which took place in 1821. The day is marked by raising the National Flag, patriotic parades, and the singing of the National Anthem. Festivities begin on the 14th, with the reenactment of the notification ...

El Salvador Independence Day, celebrated on September 15, 1821, marks the country’s liberation from Spanish rule, alongside other Central American nations. The day is commemorated with patriotic events, parades, and cultural festivities across the nation, as part of the collective celebration of independence throughout Central America.

Guatemala Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th. This day commemorates Guatemala’s independence from Spanish colonial rule, which was declared in 1821 along with several other Central American countries. The occasion is marked by various patriotic events, parades, and cultural festivities throughout the country, celebrating Guatemala’s rich history and heritage.

Honduras Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th every year and commemorates the independence of the Central American provinces from Spain in 1821. This day is a public holiday and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy throughout the country. The people of Honduras celebrate their rich culture and history with parades, dancing, and music. The celebrations include educational events ...

National Hispanic Heritage month is an initiative of the US Library of Congress, the National Archives and the National Endowment of Humanities. It seeks to celebrate and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have had a positive impact in the past and present US society. Events held, include arts exhibits, films, and more, from the National Archives.

Nicaragua Independence Day is celebrated annually on September 15th to commemorate the independence of Central America from Spanish rule in 1821. This day is a national holiday in Nicaragua and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The celebrations typically culminate in a school battle of bands who integrate traditional Nicaraguan music and dance into their performances. The day is marked with ...

Mexican Independence Day is a national public holiday in Mexico, commemorating the moment when leader and priest Father Hidalgo called for Mexico’s liberation from Spain in 1810, resulting in an 11 year battle that culminated in 1821, after which the Treaty of Córdoba was signed by Spain and formally recognised Mexican independence. Celebrations include fireworks displays after dark, with the ...

An important no-work day in the Hindu calendar is Kanya Sankranti. On this day, people worship their work, factories, industries, equipment and machines in hopes of a prosperous future and safety at work.

According to Hindu mythology, it is also the birth anniversary commemoration of Lord Vishwakarma, who is considered to be the divine architect, who crafted the gods and godesses.

Papua New Guinea Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th each year. This public holiday commemorates the country’s independence from Australia in 1975. The cultural aspects of this holiday are significant as it is a day of national pride and unity. Papua New Guinea is a diverse country with over 800 languages spoken, and Independence Day is an opportunity for ...