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December 2024

Posadas Navidenas – Christian

Posadas Navideñas is a cherished Christmas tradition observed in many Latin American countries, symbolizing the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter before the birth of Jesus. Typically held during the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve, communities gather for nightly processions, prayers, and reenactments of the biblical story… ...
16 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

UN Arabic Language Day

Created by UNESCO in 2010 to celebrate the Arabic language, following a decision to create a world day for each of the six official UN languages (Spanish, French, English, Chinese, Russian and Arabic). The purpose of the world day is to raise awareness among Member States and the agencies and ...
18 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

International Migrants Day

Established by the UN in 2000, the purpose of this day is to invite Member States as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations to observe the day by disseminating information to the public on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of migrants… Click here to register to read more.
18 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sudanese Revolution

Observed as a national public holiday commemorating the bloodless coup of military officer Omar al-Bashir, ending a new democratic system, until his overthrow by another military coup in 2019, this day is no longer a public holiday, but a day on which many Sudanese people protest military rule and the ...
19 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Macau SARE Day

Macau SARE Day was officially transferred from Portuguese administration to Chinese sovereignty under the principle of “one country, two systems… Click here to register to read more.
20 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

International Human Solidarity Day

Created by the UN in 2005, the aims of this day are to celebrate the unity of humanity in diversity; to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements; to raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity; to encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the ...
20 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

World Basketball Day

Arising from the UN General Assembly and its plenary meeting that was held on the eve of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, a resolution was adopted that established the inaugural World Basketball Day on December 21… Click here to register to read more.
21 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Christmas Eve

The day or evening before Christmas Day, this occasion is widely observed around the world as a full or partial holiday, in anticipation and preparation for Christmas day… Click here to register to read more.
24 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Christmas Day

A popular festival day and a public holiday in many nations, this day is widely celebrated across the world as a secular family holiday. It is a religious holy day for observant Christians to celebrate the birth of Christ as the son of God and for a small number of ...
25 Dec
12:00 am - 12:00 pm
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