Day Guide for Sunday August 30th 2020

This is our day guide for Sunday August 30th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 243 of 2020.

Holidays on August 30th 2020

International: Ashoora. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
East Timor: Popular Consultation Day. Marks the date of the 1999 referendum to decide whether East Timor should have autonomy within Indonesia or become independent

Regional

India (regional): First Onam. Onam lasts 10 days with official state holidays on three or four days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the Third Onam Day
Peru: Santa Rosa de Lima. Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America
Turkiye: Victory Day. Marks the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 30th 2020

  • United Nations: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 
  • USA: National Toasted Marshmallow Day
  • USA: Slinky Day
  • International: International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
  • International: International Whale Shark Day
  • USA: National Beach Day

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