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Yukon’s Discovery Day, Canada

Discovery Day is celebrated on the third Monday in August every year in Dawson City, Yukon. This week-long festival, also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day, celebrates the Yukon's rich history of gold mining in the Klondike gold fields.

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 tying a rakhi (bracelet) on the others' wrist. It is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month 'Shravana'.

Women’s Equality Day, US

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote.

La Tomatina, Spain

La Tomatina is a food fight festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, near Valencia in Spain. Thousands of people make their way from all over the world to throw over-ripe tomatoes in the streets.

Day of Knowledge, Russia

In Russia, September 1 is called the Day of Knowledge. It marks the start of the school year for children.

Aloha Festivals

Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. The celebrations are enjoyed for the entire month of September.

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.

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 of the Jewish religious year. In 2024, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on October 2 and ends at sundown on October 4.

International Day of Charity

The International Day of Charity is observed annually on September 5th to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world.

International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is for raising awareness of global literacy issues and for supporting campaigns that help increase literacy for all people. It was originally established by UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization – in 1965.