Day Guide for Thursday September 24th 2015

This is our day guide for Thursday September 24th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 267 of 2015.

Holidays on September 24th 2015

International: Eid Al Adha. Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
International: Hari Raya Haji. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God

Regional

Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day. Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century
Cambodia: Constitutional Day. This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.
Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercedes Day. This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
South Africa: Heritage Day. Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against Apartheid
Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Day. Republic Day is celebrated as a public holiday on 24 September, the date in 1976, when the first Parliament met

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There are no observances today.

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