Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Thaipoosam Cavadee
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Thursday january 25, 2024
Hinduism : Tamil celebration. Marks the end of a 10-day fasting period during which people go to the local temple and get themselves pierced with various needles attached to various object.
Ascension of Mohammed
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Thursday february 8, 2024
Muslim, Sufi :
Chinese New Year
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Saturday february 10, 2024
Secular holiday :
Chinese New Year
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Sunday february 11, 2024
Secular holiday :
Chinese New Year
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Monday february 12, 2024
Secular holiday :
Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday march 11, 2024
cards/flowers :
Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Tuesday march 12, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : The month of Ramadan enjoys a special importance in the Islamic calendar. It is the chief of all months and the most glorious one. Ramadan is the month of fasting, intensive prayer, sacrifice and Divine worship. Throughout this month a devout Muslim fasts during the day in the true sense of the word, that is, he does not merely deny himself food and water, but as explained by Islamic Scripture, he exercises strict control over his tongue, eyes, ears, thoughts and deeds and does everything possible to seek the pleasure of G-d. The month of Ramadan, besides being the month of worship and Divine blessings, carries a historical importance as well. The revelations of the Qur'an commenced in this month as did the epoch-making 'Battle of Badr' and the 'Conquest of Mecca'.
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Wednesday march 13, 2024
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Sunday march 24, 2024
School holidays :
Hari Raya Puasa
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Wednesday april 10, 2024
Muslim, Sufi :
Labour Day
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Wednesday may 1, 2024
Secular holiday :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Wednesday may 22, 2024
School holidays :
Vesak - Buddha Purnima - Visakha Bucha
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Wednesday may 22, 2024
Buddhism (Theravada) :
Birthday of His Majesty, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
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Monday june 3, 2024
Secular holiday : Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as Supreme Head , Supreme Ruler or Paramount Ruler , is the official title of the constitutional head of state of the federation of Malaysia. The position is often categorized as King in English, since from a Western political science perspective, Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a monarch as head of state. Since 1993, the full title in Malay has been, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Prior to that the honorific Ke Bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia was also used. The consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is called the Raja Permaisuri Agong. Both are referred to in English as His/Her Majesty .
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Sunday june 9, 2024
School holidays :
Birthday of Sultan
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Sunday june 16, 2024
Secular holiday :
Hari Raya Haji
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Monday june 17, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : Also written Id al'Adha (or Eid Al-Adha) is the Feast of the Sacrifice , the second main celebration of Islam. It takes place on the tenth day of the twelfth -- last month of the Islamic calendar and celebrates Abraham's (also written Ibrahim) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.
Hari Raya Haji
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Tuesday june 18, 2024
Muslim, Sufi :