Day Guide for Tuesday February 19th 2019

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 19th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 50 of 2019.

Holidays on February 19th 2019

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

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India (regional): Chahhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Birthday of the creator of the Maratha nation. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan

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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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India (regional): Bhumchu Festival. An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.

North Korea: Tree Planting Day. This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

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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Taiwan: Lantern Festival. Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

Thailand: Makha Bucha. Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

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Observances on February 19th 2019

USA: National Chocolate Mint Day
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
China: Lantern Festival
International: Copernicus Day

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