CalendarZ Holidays Feed

Victory Day in Iraq

CalendarZ — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 09:44:03 +0000

The 10th of December marks Victory Day in Iraq. It is a public holiday that celebrates the triumph over the purported Islamic State (ISIS) on the same day in 2017.

Iraqi Independence Day

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:19:27 +0000

In Iraq, the National Day –also known as Independence Day– is a national holiday that falls on the 3rd of October. It commemorates the declaration of Iraq as an independent country in 1932.

Republic Day

CalendarZ — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:17:12 +0000

The 14th of July is a public holiday in Iraq which marks the Republic Day. It celebrates the ousting of the Hashemite monarchy on the hands of Abdul Karim Qasim in 1958.

Eid Norooz

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:20:33 +0000

Eid Nowruz is the title given to the Iranian New Year, also known as the Persian New Year, which has been observed by several communities for more than 3,000 years despite its Zoroastrian radices. The observance usually falls on the 21st of March, coinciding with the March equinox, with various festivities according to each country, although commonly, people gather and dance together to welcome the spring season. Eid Nowruz has roots in traditional Iranian religions –pre-Islamic era– such as Zoroastrianism. In Zoroastrianism, atar (fire) is a primary symbol of sight and goodness, and was used by Zoroastrians to defy Angra Mainyu, the omnimalevolent demon; symbolizing their hatred for evil. Whereas in Kurdish legends, the day commemorates the salvation of the Kurds from a despot, and it is viewed as a way of showing support for the Kurdish cause.

Army Day in Iraq

CalendarZ — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:58:35 +0000

The Armed Forces Day in Iraq is observed annually on the 6th of January. It celebrates the initiation of the Iraqi Army on the same day in 1921.

New Year's Day

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:34:38 +0000

New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar.

In pre-Christian Rome under the Julian calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings, for whom January is also named. As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church.

Labor Day (May)

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:20:52 +0000

Many countries around the world celebrate Labor Day on the first day of May. However, the date is different in some countries. It is a public holiday dedicated to the celebration of workers’ contribution to the society, and it coincides with the beginning of spring.

Christmas

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:40:05 +0000

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrated on December 25 among billions of people around the world. This festival is preceded by the season of "Nativity Fasting" or "Advent" and it initiates the season of Christmastide that lasts for twelve days in the West and culminates on the twelfth night. In some traditions, Christmastide includes an octave. Christmas Day, which is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many of non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it.

Ashura

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:37:12 +0000

Achoura means "Tenth" in the Arabic language. That day corresponds to the peak of the memory of the first month of the Islamic year, Muharram. It is the day of mourning. In the eyes of Shia Muslims, this day honors the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, who was the beloved grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This occurred in the year 61 H (680 AD) during the fierce and ruthless battle of Kerbala.

Achoura is a traditional date that also honors some of the great events of the past, such as the construction of the Kaaba, the birth of Prophet Abraham, and it is also on this date that the ark of Prophet Noah landed.

Eid al-Adha

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:13:13 +0000

Eid al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) is one of the two main Islamic feasts (the other is Eid al-Fitr). This feast falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage taking place in Makkah. This feast is celebrated in honor of the Prophet Abraham's faith by sacrificing animals such as camels, goats and sheep in the path of Allah. The meat obtained from this sacrifice is divided into three portions of which one is for oneself, the other for family and friends and the third for the needy and the poor. The feast of Eid al-Adha is celebrated if one has made the pilgrimage or not.