Day Guide for Sunday December 17th 2023

This is our day guide for Sunday December 17th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 351 of 2023.

Holidays on December 17th 2023

Bahrain: National Day Holiday. Accession Day of Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain, in 1961.
Bhutan: National Day. The Day commemorates the coronation of the first Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) of modern Bhutan. It is Bhutan's most significant national holiday and is widely celebrated throughout the country.

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India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong. An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.

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India (regional): Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. Punjab. Guru Teg Bahadur was the ninth of ten Gurus (Prophets) of the Sikh religion
Iran: Martyrdom Of Hazrat Fatimah. Honours the daughter of Muhammad on the date of her martyrdom in 632 AD.
Kazakhstan: Independence Day. Second day of Independence Day celebrations in Kazakhstan

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Malaysia (regional): Public Holiday. To celebrate JDT winning the Super League for the 10th consecutive year.
Tunisia: Revolution and Youth Day. Marks the start of the Tunisian Revolution in December 2010.

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Observances on December 17th 2023

  • USA: National Maple Syrup Day
  • USA: Wright Brothers Day
  • International: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

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