This is our day guide for Thursday September 24th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on September 24th 2015
International: Eid Al Adha
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.
International: Hari Raya Haji
This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for GodRegional
Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century
Cambodia: Constitutional Day
This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.
Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercedes Day
This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
South Africa: Heritage Day
Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against Apartheid
Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Day
Republic Day is celebrated as a public holiday on 24 September, the date in 1976, when the first Parliament metGo to Today | September 25th 2015
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| General Information for September 24th 2015 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 267 of 2015 | |
| 98 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 39 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1946 - Cathay Pacific Airways is founded in Hong Kong. | |
| 1932 - Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables). | |
| 1906 - U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument. | |
| 1853 - Admiral Despointes formally takes possession of New Caledonia in the name of France. |
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