August observances

Ashenda () is an annual festival celebrating women and girls. It is believed to have originated in the Axum region of the Tigray Region of Ethiopia; scholars estimate it began around 400 AD. The festival takes place in August and is mainly celebrated in Tigray and has been adopted in neighboring regions. Tigrayan women living throughout the world try to make it to Mekelle or in their respective village where the Ashenda festival takes place. Only women participate in the celebration while the men mostly play the role of gifters, in some cases protectors from potential harassment, as the younge

Swedish springtime tradition; 25 March

celebration every 24 August in Uruguay

month-long observance dedicated to Philippine languages

feast of the Annunciation, usually 25 March in the Western liturgical calendar

former public holiday in Hong Kong

global event

national Day

public holiday in North Korea

ancient Iranian tradition celebrated 127 days after Nowruz