Day Guide for Wednesday August 17th 2016

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 17th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 230 of 2016.

Holidays on August 17th 2016

Gabon: Independence Day. Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960

Regional

India (regional): Parsi New Year. Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD

Indonesia: Independence Day. Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945

Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya. Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communities

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There are no observances today.

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