Day Guide for Tuesday August 13th 2019

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 13th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 225 of 2019.

Holidays on August 13th 2019

International: Eid Al-Adha Holiday. 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.

Central African Republic: Independence Day. Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960

Grenada: Carnival Tuesday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Regional

India (regional): Patriot's Day. Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon. Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Tunisia: Women's Day. Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956

Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day. A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.

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There are no observances today.

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