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The King’s Birthday Is Celebrated in Bhutan

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:58 +0000

King’s Birthday Date: November 11, 2009 King’s Birthday is a public holiday in Bhutan. The Kingdom of Bhutan is somewhat unique in that its people function on the premise of Gross National Happiness (GNH). GNH encourages material and spiritual development to complement and reinforce each other. Bhutan’s national holidays are no exception to the principles of GNH, [...] Other interesting posts:

Canada Observes Remembrance Day

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:58 +0000

Remembrance Day Date: November 11, 2009 Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Canada. On Monday, November 11, 1918, at the hour of 11 A.M., World War I officially came to an end with the formalization of the armistice treaty between the Allies and Germany. All told, over 15 million people were killed in the brutal conflict [...] Other interesting posts:

France Observes Armistice Day

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:19 +0000

Armistice Day Date: November 11, 2009 Armistice Day is a public holiday in France. The French—like so many other people around the globe—were affected by the events of World War I. It wasn’t until November 11, 1918, at the hour of 11 A.M., that the war officially came to an end. All told, over 15 million people [...] Other interesting posts:

Myanmar Remembers Its Independence on National Day

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:14 +0000

National Day Date: November 11, 2009 National Day is a public holiday in Myanmar. As National Days go, they often celebrate independence of a region or country from harsh political or military rule. Often the history of the National Day involves a deposed leader, an expelled governing body, or the start of a revolution. In most cases, [...] Other interesting posts:

The People of the Maldives Celebrate Republic Day

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:08 +0000

Republic Day Date: November 11-12, 2009 Republic Day is a public holiday in Maldives. When one thinks of the Maldives, tropical islands, relaxation, and scuba diving are usually what come to mind. With over 1190 islands strewn across the archipelago, there’s plenty of island life to be had. The fact is that due to its tropical nature, the [...] Other interesting posts:

Cambodia lights the fireworks for Independence Day

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:31:58 +0000

Cambodia Independence Day: November 9, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Cambodia. Independence Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Cambodia as a day of remembrance, pride, joy and strength for the Cambodian culture. History of Cambodia Independence Day The kingdom of Cambodia, formerly known as Kampuchea, is a country in South East Asia with a [...] Other interesting posts:

Nepal Celebrates Its Constitution

Shawn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:00:12 +0000

Nepal Constitution Day: November 9, 2009 Constitution Day is a public holiday in Nepal. Constitution Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Nepal as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength for the Nepali culture. History of Nepal Constitution Day Nepal is a country in South Asia and is the world’s youngest republic. It is the 93rd [...] Other interesting posts:

Pohnpei Constitution Day Celebrated in Micronesia

Shawn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:16 +0000

Pohnpei Constitution Day: November 8, 2009 Pohnpei Constitution Day is a public holiday in Micronesia. Pohnpei Constitution Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Micronesia as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength for the Federated States of Micronesia. History of Pohnpei Constitution Day in Micronesia Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, comprising of hundreds of small [...] Other interesting posts:

Russia Remembers the October Revolution

Shawn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:03 +0000

October Revolution Date: November 7-8, 2009 October Revolution is a public holiday in Russia. Russia—also known as the Russian Federation—is a country in Eurasia. It is the largest country in the world, and it has the world’s largest reserves of mineral and energy resources. It also has the world’s largest forest reserves, and its lakes contain approximately [...]

Bangladesh Commemorates Solidarity Day

Shawn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Bangladesh Solidarity Day: November 7, 2009 Solidarity Day is a public holiday in Bangladesh. Solidarity Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Bangladesh as a day of remembrance, pride, joy, and strength of the Bangali culture. History of Solidarity Day in Bangladesh Bangladesh is a county in South Asia that is bordered by India on all sides except [...] Other interesting posts:

Jamat ul-Bida in Bangladesh