Day Guide for Friday October 19th 2018

This is our day guide for Friday October 19th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 292 of 2018.

Holidays on October 19th 2018

International: Durga Puja. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

International: Dassain. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

Regional

India (regional): Vijaya Dashami. Also known as Dashain or Tenth day of Navratri or Durgotsav, Vijaya Dashami commemorates the day that Durga appeared riding a lion to slay the Mahisasura.

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day. Hawke's Bay was named by Captain Cook in honour of Edward Hawke, First Lord of the Admiralty

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