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Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities around the world. Rooted in Hindu tradition, it marks the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. What Is Deepavali? The word Deepavali is derived from the Sanskrit words “deepa” (lamp) and “avali” (row), meaning “a row…
Ash Wednesday is a significant holy day of prayer and fasting observed by many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a six-week period of penitence and reflection leading up to Easter. The day follows Shrove Tuesday and serves as a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for repentance. Observing Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is…
Date Day Name Type 1 Jan Wednesday New Year’s Day Regular Holiday 23 Jan Thursday First Philippine Republic Day / Araw ng Republikang Pilipino Special Working Day 27 Jan Monday Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj Common Local Holiday 29 Jan Wednesday Lunar New Year’s Day Special Non-working Holiday 25 Feb Tuesday People Power Anniversary Observance…
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, begins on January 29, 2025, and marks the transition from the old year to the new according to the lunar calendar. This year celebrates the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and resourcefulness. Across Asia and beyond, families…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year to honor the life and legacy of a man whose vision and courage shaped the fight for justice and equality. Dr. King’s dedication to nonviolence, his compelling speeches, and his unwavering belief in the power of love and justice continue…
On April 9, the Philippines observes a national holiday to commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans. As we approach the commemoration of the Day of Valor, let us remember the 76,000 prisoners of war who were forced by the Japanese to march over 100…