Day Guide for Saturday July 9th 2022 What are the holidays on July 9th 2022?

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Holidays on July 9th 2022

International: Eid Al Adha

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

International: Arafat Day

Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.

Argentina: Independence Day

Independence of Argentina from Spain was declared on 9 July 1816.

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of Guru Rinpoche

Guru Rinpoche, was an 8th-century Buddhist master from the Indian subcontinent, venerated as a "second Buddha" in Tibetan Buddhism.

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Brazil (regional): State Rebellion Day

São Paulo only. Anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution of 1932

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Canada (regional): Nunavut Day

Marks the passing of the Nunavut Act in 1993, which paved the way for the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1999

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Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor

Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang

South Sudan: Independence Day

On July 9th 2011, South Sudan became the 54th independent country in Africa when it gained its independence from the Republic of Sudan.

Observances on July 9th 2022

USA: National Sugar Cookie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sugar Cookie Day

International: Call of the Horizon Day

Call of the Horizon Day is a celebration of the innate human longing for adventure, growth, and personal transformation.

International: World Rum Day

World Rum Day, on the second Saturday of July, is a celebration of rum's rich history, diverse flavors, and cultural significance.

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General Information for July 9th 2022
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 190 of 2022
175 days left in 2022
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - South Africa is re-admitted into the Olympic movement after being excluded for 30 years.
1980 - A London Underground train sitting at Holborn station is hit by the following train, but nobody except the driver is badly injured.
1868 - The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, defining United States citizenship and providing that no State should have the right to curtail the rights of any citizen without due process and equal protection under the law.
1867 - An expedition led by ED Young sets out to search (unsuccessfully) for the Scottish missionary and explorer Dr David Livingstone.