Day Guide for Sunday February 5th 2023

This is our day guide for Sunday February 5th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 36 of 2023.

Holidays on February 5th 2023

Burundi: Unity Day. A holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu, which has dominated the recent history of this African country.

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India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

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India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday. Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countries

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India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas. Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam. Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Not a Public Holiday

North Korea: Tree Planting Day. This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Pakistan: Kashmir Solidarity Day. Observed since 1990 as a day of protest against Indian control of part of Kashmir

San Marino: Liberation Day. On February 5th 1740, San Marino was liberated from occupation by the forces of Cardinal Giulio Alberoni.

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya. Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival. Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

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Observances on February 5th 2023

USA: National Shower with a Friend Day
USA: National Weatherperson’s Day
International: World Nutella Day
United Kingdom: British Yorkshire Pudding Day
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
China: Lantern Festival

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