This is our day guide for Friday April 13th 2018 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 April 13th 2018
International: Al Isra et Al Mirague
Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
Iran: Eid al-Mab'ath
Muslims in Iran and across the globe commemorate the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Mab’ath — the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s messenger.
Liberia: Fast and Prayer Day
A religious holiday dedicated to collective reflection and self-discipline
Myanmar: Thingyan
The Water Festival holidays precede the New Year
Samoa: Public Holiday
A public holiday for the funeral of Tuiloma Pule Lameko
Sri Lanka: Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve
13 April is the day before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Thailand: Songkran
In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun’s annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year.| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for April 13th 2018 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 103 of 2018 | |
| 262 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 15 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1954 - Baseball legend Hank Aaron makes his first major league debut. | |
| 1742 - George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah has its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland. | |
| 1640 - King Charles I summons the Short Parliament, which sat from this day until 5 May, 1640. | |
| Every year - Songkran, the Water Festival, starts, signifying the end of the Thai year. |
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