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Working holiday by Filipino Muslims marking both the Islamic calendar date for the Crossing the Red Sea and in commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali (a grandson of Muhammad) and the fallen of the Battle of Karbala (680 CE). Celebrations of the latter are marked only by both expatriate Shia Muslims in the country and the local Shia community.
In April 1961, Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia signed Republic Act No. 3022 into law, declaring April 9 of every year as "Bataan Day". [9]In June 1987, Executive Order No. 203 revised all national holidays in the Philippines, referring to the April 9 holiday as "Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan and Corregidor Day)". [10]
22–24 Tanay, Rizal: Honours the patron of Barangay San Ildefonso, Saint Ildefonsus. Halamanan Festival: 23 [21] Guiguinto, Bulacan: Celebrated as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto's patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso), [21] and showcases the town's garden and landscape industry. [22] Pabirik Festival [23] January 23 ...
Here's a list of the April holidays and observances to know about in 2024. April Fools' Day, National Dandelion Day, and more make it on this list. ... Celebrate April With These Unique Holidays ...
Check out this list of April holidays, observances and awareness months. ... April 13. Celebrate Teen Literature Day. ... April 22. Earth Day. National Jelly Bean Day. Passover begins. April 23.
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
4 Holidays and observances. 5 References. ... April 22 is the 112th day of the year ... 1970 – The first Earth Day is celebrated. [9]
Philippine flags on display. Prior to 1964, June 12 was observed as Flag Day in the country. In 1965, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 374, which moved National Flag Day to May 28 (the date the Philippine flag was first flown in the victory by Filipino forces in the Battle of Alapan located in Imus, Cavite in 1898).