Day Guide for Saturday September 2nd 2017 What are the holidays on September 2nd 2017?

This is our day guide for Saturday September 2nd 2017 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 2nd 2017

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.

Azerbaijan: Guanacaste Day

This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Hari Raya Haji

This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God

Regional

Spain (regional): Ceuta Day

Commemorates the end of Muslim rule when King John I of Portugal conquered the city in 1415

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General Information for September 2nd 2017
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 245 of 2017
120 days left in 2017
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1960 - The first election of the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration, in history of Tibet. The Tibetan community observes this date as the Democracy Day.
1666 - Now commemorated by the Monument in central London, the Great Fire of London starts.
1192 - The Treaty of Jaffa is signed between Richard I of England and Saladin, leading to the end of the Third Crusade.
31 BC - Final War of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium - off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian defeat troops under Mark Antony and Cleopatra.