Day Guide for Monday September 12th 2016

This is our day guide for Monday September 12th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 256 of 2016.

Holidays on September 12th 2016

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

Armenia: Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Celebrates the return of the Holy Cross to Jerusalem following its capture by the Persians

Maldives: Hajj Day. Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Knabenschiessen. Zurich only. Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition for teenagers

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There are no observances today.

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