Day Guide for Sunday March 22nd 2020

This is our day guide for Sunday March 22nd 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 82 of 2020.

Holidays on March 22nd 2020

International: Mothering Sunday. Celebrated on the fourth Sunday during Lent, this modern celebration of Mothers has a older and different origin story
International: Nevruz. Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
International: Al Isra et Al Mirague. Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday. Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Regional

India (regional): Bihar Divas. Bihar Divas marks the formation of the state of Bihar on March 22nd 1912
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.
Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday. Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
Kuwait: Public Holiday. Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
Puerto Rico: Emancipation Day. Commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico on this day in 1873.

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Observances on March 22nd 2020

  • USA: National Bavarian Crepes Day
  • USA: National Goof Off Day
  • United Nations: World Water Day
  • Luxembourg: Pretzel Sunday
  • Ireland: Mothering Sunday
  • United Kingdom: Mothering Sunday

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