This is our day guide for Saturday October 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 October 24th 2015
International: Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of MuharramRegional
India (regional): Durga Puja
Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.Regional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
July 30th is a state public holiday in Pahang for the birthday of the Sultan, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Zambia: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964Go to Today | October 25th 2015
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| General Information for October 24th 2015 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 297 of 2015 | |
| 68 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - A total solar eclipse is visible from Iran, India, Thailand, and other parts of South-east Asia. | |
| 1977 - Veterans Day is observed on the fourth Monday in October for the seventh and last time. (The holiday is once again observed on November 11 beginning the following year.) | |
| 1648 – The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War. | |
| 1147 – After a siege of 4 months crusader knights led by Afonso Henriques reconquered Lisbon. |
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