Day Guide for Thursday August 6th 2020

This is our day guide for Thursday August 6th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 219 of 2020.

Holidays on August 6th 2020

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.
Anguilla: August Thursday. The highlight of August Thursday is the boat race that starts from Meads Bay
Bolivia: Independence Day. This is Bolivia's National day. It commemorates independence from Spain in 1825
El Salvador: Fiesta de San Salvador. Festivities are held in honour of the Divine Saviour of the World in San Salvador
Jamaica: Independence Day. Jamaican independence was granted on August 6th 1962 and each year the date is dedicated to the remembrance of Jamaican history

Regional

Philippines (regional): Provincial Charter Day. Cebu. Commemorates the province's founding in 1569, when King Philip II appointed a governor.

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Observances on August 6th 2020

  • USA: National Fresh Breath Day
  • USA: National Root Beer Float Day
  • USA: National Wiggle Your Toes Day
  • International: International IPA Day
  • United Kingdom: Cycle to Work Day
  • International: Hiroshima Day

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