Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

Downfall of the Derg Day This commemorates the fall of communist military junta Derg by the rebel coalition Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front in 1991. The day also pays homage to the victims of Ethiopian Civil War casualties and the Red Terror. Philippines Flag Day It was on this day in 1898 that the flagContinue reading “Holidays on 28th May”

World Otter Day World Otter Day takes place on the last Wednesday in May each year. It was established to help draw attention to otters, celebrate them and raise awareness and support for their conservation globally. Guadeloupe Abolition of Slavery Day This day commemorates the anniversary of Guadeloupe’s obolition of slavery on 27th May 1848.Continue reading “Holidays on 27th May”

Lebanon Resistance & Liberation Day On 25th May 2000 the Israeli army withdrew from territory in Southern Lebganon marking the end of the Occupation of South Lebanon (1985-2000). The withdrawal came after the continued attack on Israeli military positions in occupied Lebanese territory by Lebanese Resistance forced Israeli militias to withdraw. The holiday is celebratedContinue reading “Holidays on 26th May”

Eritrea Independence Day On 24th May 1991 Eritrean People’s Liberation Front forces moved into the capital Asmara, reinstating independence following a 30 year war against the Ethiopian military regime. The festivities are week long leading up to 24th May which is referred to “Independence Week” or qinyat natsnet. These festivities are marked by carnivals, streetContinue reading “Holidays on 24th May”

Germany Constitution Day This day commemorates the signing of the West German Constitution on 23rd May 1949 in Bonn after having been approved by the occupying western Allies of World War 2. World Turtle Day This day began on 23rd May 2000 and is sponsored by the American Tortoise Rescue. The day was created toContinue reading “Holidays on 23rd May”

International Day for Biological Diversity This is a United Nations sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It was created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in 1993 and until 2000 it was held on 29th December to celebrate the day the Convention on Biological Diversity went into effect. OnContinue reading “Holidays on 22nd May”

World Bee Day This day was created to raise awareness of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development by the UN. The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger inContinue reading “Holidays on 20th May”

International Museum Day This day has been celebrated since 1977. The objective is to raise awareness about the fact that “Museums are important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” Last year over 37,000 museums participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.Continue reading “Holidays on 18th May”

Ascension is celebrated 40 days after Easter by the Christian Church. It is always a Thursday and can be called Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday or Holy Thursday. It commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Some Christian denominations move it to the following Sunday and call it Ascension Sunday. AscensiontideContinue reading “Ascension”