Day Guide for Wednesday January 31st 2018

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 31st 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 31 of 2018.

Holidays on January 31st 2018

Cambodia: Meak Bochea. Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

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India (regional): Me-dam-me-phi. Assam. Celebrated by the Ahom people on 31st January in memory of the departed

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India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

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India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas. Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam. Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee. Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya. Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

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There are no observances today.

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