Day Guide for Friday June 23rd 2017

This is our day guide for Friday June 23rd 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 174 of 2017.

Holidays on June 23rd 2017

International: Eid Al Fitr. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
International: Jumatul Bidah. Jumatul Bidah translates as 'Friday of farewell' and marks the last Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan
Bangladesh: Night of Destiny. Laylat al-Qadr. The night that the first verses of the Qu'ran were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad
Estonia: Victory Day. Marks the key victory in the 1919 Battle of Võnnu (near Cesis, Latvia)
Finland: Midsummer Eve. Celebrated on the Friday falling between 19 and 25 June. The actual date of Midsummer's Eve may vary between the 19 and 20 June
Latvia: Midsummer Eve. Ligo is a Latvian festival, which celebrates the summer solstice, the day when it has the shortest night and the longest day
Luxembourg: National Day. The official birthday of the Grand Duke although no Grand Duke/Duchess has ever had a real birthday that fell on this day

Not a Public Holiday

Poland: Father's Day. A day to celebrate fathers. Always celebrated on 23 June every year
Sweden: Midsummer Eve. The Friday during the period 19 -25 June

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Fête d'Indépendance. On 23 June 1974, Jura seceded from Berne becoming the 23rd Canton

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There are no observances today.

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