Singapore Holidays
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Chinese New Year 2015
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2015 – The Year of The Dragon In 2015 it’s Thursday, February 19. It is very interesting how it is calculated as Chinese months follow the lunar calendar where each month begins on the darkest day. The Chinese…
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Holy Week 2015
All About 2015 Holy Week Holy Week is recognized by most Catholic and Christian denominations with the main emphasize being placed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. There are a few countries such as Puerto Rico, Panama and the Philippines that devote…
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Ramadan 2013
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr: Muslim Celebrations Ramadan begins on 9 July 2013. Muslims all over the world practice fasting (sawm) for the a whole month during what they call Ramadan. You may be curious to learn more about what it is,…
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Thanksgiving 2015
Thanksgiving Celebrations Around The World Thanksgiving day is a way to express heartfelt appreciation for the harvest received. This day is observed in many different ways around the world, and is generally considered as a special holiday celebration day that brings about…
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Singapore National Day 2012
Date of National Day of Singapore 2012 National Day is celebrated on August 9th 2012 Why Singapore National Day Has Great Significance To Its Inhabitants Back in 1966, Singapore celebrated their first National Day, which was one year after they…
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Vesak Day 2012 (Vesakha): Buddhist Day
Date of Vesak Day in Asian Countries During 2012 As the Buddha teachings are widely accepted due to its teachings of calmness, peace and love shown, the United Nations have declared Vesak day as International Day. Dates of Vesak Day in…
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Hari Raya Qurban 2012 / 2013
Hari Raya Qurban Festival When is Hari Raya Qurban? Hari raya qurban – October 26th in 2012 and celebrated on October 15th in 2013 Similar in name to Hari Raya Haji or Hari Raya Puasa– Feast of the sacrifice that is…
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Malaysia Day 2012 / 2013
Malaysia Day in year 2012 When is Malaysia Day? Malaysia Day – September 16 2012, 2013 and every year Malaysia day is in commemoration of celebrating the joining of North Borneo, Singapore, Malaysia, and Sarawak, to form Malaysia. This formation…
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Hari Raya Haji 2012
Hari Raya Haji in 2012 and 2013. Hari Raya Haji – Commemorated on Oct 26, 2012 and Oct 15, 2013 This holiday marks the end of Muslims pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Hari Raya Haji…
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Hari Raya Puasa 2013
Hari Raya Puasa Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri – celebrated on August 8 and 9th, 2013 This holiday is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal and marks the end of Ramadan (Month of fasting and prayer for…
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