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The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth This refers to the visit of Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus, to Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist, in the Gospel of Luke. The episode is one of the standard scenes shown in the cycles of the Life of the Virgin in art.Continue reading “Holidays on 31st May”

Anguilla Day This is the national day of Anguilla. The 1830s saw a union of St Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla on Britain’s recommendation, a move that was unpopular with the majority of Anguillans. In 1958 it became part of the Federation of the West Indies. This collapsed in 1962 and St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla was made anContinue reading “Holidays on 30th May”

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”

This is a federal holiday held on the last Monday of May. It is considered to be the unofficial beginning of Summer. It is the time ofr visiting cemeteries and memorials to mourn the military personnel who died in the line of duty. Volunteers will place American flags on the graves of those military personnelContinue reading “Memorial Day”

This is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25th May 1963. The organisation was replaced by the African Union on 9th July 2002, but the holiday continues on the 25th May. The First Congress of Independent African States was held in Accra, Ghana on 15th April 1958. TheContinue reading “Africa Day”

Pentecost or Whit Sunday is the 49th Day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. It meant they spread the word of God to others. It is often said to be the birthday of the church.Continue reading “Pentecost/Whitsun/Whit Sunday”

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, street performances, sporting competitions,Continue reading “Eritrea Independence Day”

This is celebrated on the fourth Friday in May. It is traditionally the first day of the year that residents will go into the sea, and the first day in which Bermuda shorts are worn. Its seen as the first time they can go on the water after the Winter, so there’s a rush toContinue reading “Bermuda Day”