Holidays
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is mostly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. This festival signifies the special bond between brothers and sisters which is symbolized in the ritual of…
Labor Day, US
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.
Independence Day for 5 Central American Nations
Five Central American nations (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) celebrate their independence from Spain every September 15.
Mexican Independence Day
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.
Chuseok, South Korea
Chuseok is a major harvest festival and a time for giving thanks in South Korea. Families gather to pay respects to ancestors, share traditional meals, and participate in activities like…
Mid-Autumn Festival, China
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Traditionally, the Chinese…
Love & Friendship Day, Colombia
Love and Friendship Day (El Día de Amor y Amistad) is the Colombian version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated on the first and second days of the seventh month…
Hangeul Day, South Korea
Hangeul Day is a celebration of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul. The day is known as 한글날 (Hangulnal) in Korean and is also known as Hangeul Proclamation Day. Hangeul…
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The holy day is traditionally observed by fasting, praying, and attending synagogue services.…