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  • January 26, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 26, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 26, 2025, Special Days: The Republic Day of India is celebrated annually on January 26 to honour the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, marking the country’s transition to a republic. It is commemorated with grand parades, cultural displays, and patriotic celebrations nationwide. Australia Day celebrated on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788 and is a day of national pride and reflection. Isra and Mi’raj in 2025 will be observed on the night of December 26, commemorating Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous night journey and ascension to the heavens. January 26 is notable for a variety of historical events, religious observances, and cultural celebrations worldwide. There are also famous birthdays and birth anniversaries taking place on this date. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 26, 2025 (Sunday)

    1. Republic Day of India (India)
    2. Australia Day (Australia)
    3. Isra and Mi’raj
    4. Birth Anniversary of National Artist Napoleon Abueva
    5. Dental Drill Appreciation Day
    6. Duarte Day
    7. International Customs Day
    8. International Environmental Education Day
    9. Lotus 1-2-3 Day
    10. National Bible Sunday
    11. National Green Juice Day
    12. National Peanut Brittle Day
    13. National Spouse Day (United States)
    14. Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement
    15. Children’s Week
    16. National Meat Week
    17. National College Financial Prep Week
    18. International Day of Clean Energy

    Famous January 26 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. José Mourinho
    2. Ellen DeGeneres
    3. Paul Newman (1925-2008)
    4. S. Narasimhaswamy (1915-2003)
    5. Vijay Shankar (cricketer)
    6. Monal Naval
    7. Kirat Bhattal
    8. Advait Chandan
    9. Maria Goretti (actress)
    10. C. Sreeram
    11. Varun Grover (writer)
    12. Ravi Teja
    13. Eddie Van Halen (1955-2020)
    14. Nicolae Ceaușescu (1918-1989)
    15. Vince Carter
    16. Sasha Banks
    17. Wayne Gretzky
    18. Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964)
    19. Maria von Trapp (1905-1987)

    January 25, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 27, 2025 03:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 27, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 27, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 27, 2025, Special Days: International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on January 27, commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and honours their memory. National Bible Day, celebrated on January 27, honours the significance of the Bible and its impact on culture, faith, and history. World Breast Pumping Day, observed on January 27, raises awareness about the challenges and benefits of breast pumping for mothers and infants. National Geographic Day, observed on January 27, celebrates the contributions of National Geographic in promoting exploration, education, and conservation of the natural world. Vietnam Peace Day, observed on January 27, commemorates the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, which helped bring an end to the Vietnam War. Here is a list of festivals and observances that fall on January 27. There are also famous birthdays and birth anniversaries taking place on this date. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 27, 2025 (Monday)

    1. International Holocaust Remembrance Day
    2. Auschwitz Liberation Day
    3. Holocaust Memorial Day
    4. Community Manager Appreciation Day
    5. Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
    6. Better Business Communication Day
    7. National Geographic Day
    8. World Breast Pumping Day
    9. Vietnam Peace Day
    10. Northland Anniversary Day
    11. National Chocolate Cake Day (United States of America)
    12. National Bible Day
    13. Family Literacy Day (Canada)

    Famous January 27 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
    2. Rosamund Pike
    3. Bobby Deol
    4. Shreyas Talpade
    5. Savita Ambedkar (1909-2003)
    6. Ajit Khan (1922-1998)
    7. Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
    8. Alan Cumming
    9. Patton Oswalt
    10. Mimi Rogers
    11. Bridget Fonda
    12. James Cromwell
    13. Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907)
    14. Edward Smith (sea captain) (1850-1912)
    15. Frank Miller (comics)
    16. Vikram Bhatt
    17. Saayoni Ghosh
    18. Sameer Dattani

    January 26, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 27, 2025 03:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 24, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 24, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 24, 2025, Special Days: International Day of Education celebrates the vital role of education in fostering peace, development, and human rights worldwide. National Girl Child Day in India highlights the importance of empowering girls through education, health, and equal opportunities to ensure their rights and welfare. The Feast of Saint Francis de Sales on January 24 also honours the life and teachings of the 16th-century bishop and spiritual writer, known for his gentle approach to evangelism and his deep commitment to Christian spirituality. January 24 is notable for a variety of historical events, religious observances, and cultural celebrations worldwide. Here are some key observances and events associated with the date. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 24, 2025 (Friday)

    1. International Day of Education
    2. National Girl Child Day (India)
    3. Unification Day (Romania)
    4. Feast of Saint Francis de Sales
    5. World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
    6. NASA’s Voyager 2 Spacecraft Reaches Uranus in 1986
    7. Beer Can Appreciation Day
    8. “Just Do It” Day
    9. International Mobile Phone Recycling Day
    10. Macintosh Computer Day
    11. National Compliment Day
    12. National Lobster Thermidor Day
    13. National Peanut Butter Day
    14. Data Privacy Week
    15. Winston Churchill Death Anniversary

    Famous January 24 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Justin Baldoni
    2. Subhash Ghai
    3. Rekha Bhardwaj
    4. Neil Diamond
    5. Mischa Barton
    6. Luis Suárez
    7. Sharon Tate (1943-1969)
    8. Riya Sen
    9. Anil Agarwal (industrialist)
    10. Om Prakash (1927-2019)
    11. Narender Gahlot
    12. Rucha Gujarathi

    January 23, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 24, 2025 12:01 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 23, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 23, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 23, 2025, Special Days: Subhas Chandra Bose, born on January 23, 1897, was a prominent leader in India’s independence movement, known for his slogan “Jai Hind” and his efforts to organise the Indian National Army (INA) against British colonial rule. Revered as Netaji, he remains a symbol of patriotism and revolutionary zeal in India. The country celebrates Netaji Jayanti or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2025 marking his 128th birth anniversary. Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23 raises awareness about maternal health and aims to prevent pregnancy-related complications and deaths through education and advocacy. National Handwriting Day is a fun celebration in the United States to encourage the practice of handwriting. There are other special celebrations dedicated to yummy pies, sticky toffee pudding and so on. January 23 is notable for a variety of historical events, religious observances, and cultural celebrations worldwide. Here are some key observances and events associated with the date. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 23, 2025 (Thursday)

    1. Netaji Jayanti or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
    2. Parakram Divas
    3. National Handwriting Day
    4. Maternal Health Awareness Day
    5. First Philippine Republic Day
    6. International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
    7. National King Day
    8. National Pie Day
    9. National Report Pharmaceutical Fraud Day
    10. National CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Week

    Famous January 23 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945)
    2. Bal Thackeray (1926-2012)
    3. Chesley Sullenberger
    4. Ramesh Sippy
    5. XXXTentacion
    6. Arjen Robben
    7. Mariska Hargitay
    8. Josko Gvardiol
    9. Princess Caroline of Monaco
    10. John Hancock (1737–1793)
    11. Édouard Manet (1832–1883)
    12. Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle) (1783–1842)
    13. Django Reinhardt (1910–1953)
    14. Rutger Hauer (1944–2019)

    January 22, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 23, 2025 10:44 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 21, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 21, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 21, 2025, Special Days: January 21 is associated with various observances, commemorations, and notable events across the globe. Swami Vivekananda Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the renowned Indian philosopher, spiritual leader, and disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Vivekananda Jayanti, according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, falls on Paush Krishna Saptami tithi. International Hug Day (or National Hugging Day) is celebrated in many countries; this day promotes the power of hugging as a form of connection and support. Feast Day of Saint Agnes in Christianity is dedicated to Saint Agnes, a virgin martyr and one of the youngest Roman Catholic saints, and is commemorated on January 21. She is the patron saint of girls and chastity. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 21, 2025 (Tuesday)

    1. Vivekananda Jayanti in India (date as per Hindu Samvat Calendar)
    2. Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura Foundation Day
    3. Masik Kalashtami
    4. Masik Krishna Janmashtami
    5. International Hug Day
    6. National Hugging Day
    7. Errol Barrow Day (Barbados)
    8. Grandmother’s Day (Poland)
    9. Feast Day of Saint Agnes
    10. Execution of King Louis XVI of France (1793)
    11. Inauguration of the Concorde (1976)
    12. Thank Your Mentor Day
    13. Squirrel Appreciation Day
    14. Our Lady of Altagracia
    15. One-Liners Day
    16. National Hug Your Puppy Day
    17. National Granola Bar Day
    18. National Conscious Uncoupling Day
    19. International Sweatpants Day
    20. International Playdate Day

    Famous January 21 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Christian Dior (1905–1957)
    2. Grigori Rasputin (1869–1916)
    3. Paul Scofield (1922–2008)
    4. Paul Allen (1953-2018)
    5. Geena Davis
    6. Sushant Singh Rajput (1986-2020)
    7. Tovino Thomas
    8. Henrikh Mkhitaryan
    9. Santhanam (actor)
    10. Kim Sharma
    11. Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat
    12. Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar
    13. Swami Brahmananda (1863-1922)
    14. Jung Ryeo-won
    15. Lim Kim
    16. Cho Soo-hyang
    17. Laura Robson
    18. Zhang Shuai

    January 20, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2025 12:02 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Korean New Year 2025 Date and Significance: Know History and Traditions of Seollal, the First Day of the Korean Lunar Calendar

    Korean New Year 2025 Date and Significance: Know History and Traditions of Seollal, the First Day of the Korean Lunar Calendar

    Korean New Year, known as Seollal in Korean, marks the first day of the new year according to the Korean lunar calendar. Korean New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29. The festival is celebrated with a lot of joy and enthusiasm by Koreans all across the globe. It is usually marked by a national holiday, and it is one of the most important and traditional holidays in Korean culture. Korean New Year, or Seollal, usually happens in January or February, after the winter solstice, on the second new moon. The tradition is deeply influenced by China’s lunar cycle. The day is celebrated with feasts, traditional folk games, people wearing the hanbok, performing ancestral rites, and visiting loved ones in their hometowns. Here’s all you need to know about the festival. Korean New Year Wishes and Seollal HD Images: WhatsApp Messages, Greetings, Wallpapers and Quotes To Mark the First Day of the Lunar New Year.

    Korean New Year 2025 Date

    Korean New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29.

    Korean New Year History

    Korean New Year is a cultural holiday, and it has its roots in traditional Chinese Confucianism. The unique tradition is greatly influenced by China, and it is based on the lunar cycle. Seollal is celebrated on the first day of the Korean lunar calendar. The celebrations usually last for three days, which are the day before the Korean New Year, the Korean New Year Day itself, and the day after the Korean New Year. Two books, the Book of Sui and the Book of Tang, contain the earliest recorded histories of Silla, an ancient kingdom that thrived from 57 BC to 935 AD and is renowned for celebrating Seollal. Traces of government officials from the Joseon dynasty, a renowned kingdom, celebrating the Lunar New Year in five grand palaces have also been found.

    Korean New Year Traditions

    Seollal is a time for family gatherings and traditional customs. Families wear the hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) and prepare special food items like tteokguk, japchae, Korean dumplings, bulgogi, and more. People honour their ancestors through a ritual called ‘Charye.’ Younger ones perform a deep bow before elders, called sebae, wish them good health and happiness and receive money in red envelopes as a blessing. People also play various games and share meals to celebrate together.

    Korean New Year Significance

    Korean New Year, or Seollal, is a very significant celebration as it marks the start of a new year. It is a time for celebrations as well as showing respect for family and ancestors. During the festival, Koreans express gratitude for their blessings, and the rituals help strengthen family bonds. Many also reflect on the past year, celebrate togetherness, and set intentions for the future. Lunar New Year in Korea: From Yaksik to Sikhye, 5 Korean Desserts To Enjoy on Seollal.

    The Korean New Year holiday is not only a time for celebration; it also highlights the country’s rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted values of gratitude and respect.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2025 04:29 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 22, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 22, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 22, 2025, Special Days: The first anniversary of Ramalala Pratishtha Diwas, which marks the ceremonial installation of the idol of Shri Ram Lala (infant form of Lord Rama) in a temple falls on January 22. This day is observed with religious fervor and devotion, particularly in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Devotees celebrate with prayers, rituals, and offerings to honor Lord Rama’s divine presence. January 22 is notable for a variety of historical events, religious observances, and cultural celebrations worldwide. Here are some key observances and events associated with the date. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 22, 2025 (Wednesday)

    1. Ramalala Pratishtha Diwas
    2. Bloody Sunday in St. Petersburg, Russia (1905)
    3. Apple Introduces the Macintosh in 1984
    4. Saint Vincent’s Day / Feast Day of Saint Vincent of Saragossa
    5. Feast Day of Saint Anastasius the Persian
    6. Dance of the Seven Veils Day
    7. National Grandpa Day (Poland)
    8. National Hot Sauce Day
    9. Plurinational State Foundation Day
    10. National Sanctity of Human Life Day
    11. Roe vs. Wade Day
    12. Weedless Wednesday
    13. National Polka Dot Day (United States)
    14. Revolution Day (Azerbaijan)

    Famous January 22 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
    2. Lord Byron (1788-1824)
    3. W. Griffith (1875-1948)
    4. Sam Cooke (1931-1964)
    5. John Hurt (1940-2017)
    6. Diane Lane
    7. Kesineni Srinivas
    8. Logic (Sir Robert Bryson Hall II)
    9. George Foreman
    10. Gabriel Macht
    11. Namrata Shirodkar
    12. Bhuvan Bam
    13. Neeraj Vora (1963-2017)
    14. Ashwini Kalsekar
    15. Naga Shaurya
    16. Ritu Shivpuri
    17. Vijay Anand (1934-2004)
    18. Teejay Sidhu
    19. Shantanu Moitra
    20. T. M. Krishna

    January 21, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2025 10:33 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 13, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 13, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 13, 2025, Special Days: One of the busiest days in the first month of 2025 is January 13. The day boasts a number of festivals and events both on the national and international stage. Lohri, the harvest festival celebrated in the Indian states of Punjab, Delhi and Haryana, falls on January 13. In the other parts of the country, Bhogi will be celebrated as Bhogi Pandigai and Bhogi Pongal. The festival kicks off Sankranti festivities in the country. There are important international observances, such as Korean American Day, Coming of Age Day in Japan, and Plough Day, among many others. Several famous birthday celebrations also take place on the day, with many celebrities born on January 13. Some of them are Rakesh Sharma, Patrick Dempsey, Piyush Mishra, Imran Khan, Lee Seung-gi, Orlando Bloom and Liam Hemsworth. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 13, 2025 (Monday)

    1. Lohri
    2. Bhogi Pandigai
    3. Bhogi Pongal
    4. Shakambhari Purnima
    5. Arudra Darshan or Thiruvathira
    6. Paush Purnima Vrat
    7. Anvadhan January 2025
    8. Calennig
    9. Korean American Day
    10. Coming of Age Day in Japan
    11. National Gluten-Free Day
    12. Plough Monday
    13. Public Radio Broadcasting Day
    14. Stephen Foster Memorial Day

    Famous January 13 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Rakesh Sharma
    2. Patrick Dempsey
    3. Michael Peña
    4. Shonda Rhimes
    5. Ruth Wilson
    6. Piyush Mishra
    7. Imran Khan
    8. Lee Seung-gi
    9. Orlando Bloom
    10. Julian Morris
    11. Liam Hemsworth
    12. Andrew Yang
    13. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    14. Natalia Dyer
    15. Adhyayan Suman
    16. Ashmit Patel
    17. Kamran Akmal
    18. Jermaine Lawson
    19. Luis Diaz
    20. Glenn Whelan

    January 12, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 12:02 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Magh Bihu 2025 Date in Assamese Calendar: Which Day Is Uruka? Know Names of 7 Days of Magh Bihu, Significance, Traditions and Celebrations, Know All About Bhogali Bihu

    Magh Bihu 2025 Date in Assamese Calendar: Which Day Is Uruka? Know Names of 7 Days of Magh Bihu, Significance, Traditions and Celebrations, Know All About Bhogali Bihu

    Magh Bihu 2025 Date in Assamese Calendar: The Bihu festivals are an integral part of Assamese culture, with three distinct types celebrated throughout the year: Bohag Bihu, Magh Bihu, and Kati Bihu. Each of these festivals is unique and carries its own cultural significance. Bohag Bihu, for instance, marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the agricultural season, while Kati Bihu signals the completion of sowing and transplanting rice. On the other hand, Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, celebrates the end of the harvest season, a time to rejoice in the fruits of hard labour. The main day, Magh Bihu 2025 date, falls on Wednesday, January 15, but what about Magh Bihu 2025 Uruka as per the Assamese calendar? The first day of Magh Bihu is known as Uruka or the Bihu Eve. What are the seven days of Magh Bihu? Let’s dive deep into the significance, traditions and celebrations related to the harvest festival of Assam. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India.

    Magh Bihu stands out as a festival that deeply honours the efforts of the farming community. It is a time of gratitude for the bountiful harvest and is marked by joyful feasts, the lighting of bonfires, and the participation in cultural games. As a tribute to the God of Fire, the festival is also a prayer for the coming year to bring prosperity and continued success.

    Magh Bihu 2025 Date

    Magh Bihu is celebrated on the final day of the Assamese month of Puh, which in 2025 falls on January 15. This festival is symbolic of the arrival of spring, a season that brings nature to life with colourful blossoms. The day is not just a festival but also a regional holiday in Assam, offering people time to celebrate and reflect.

    Magh Bihu 2025 Uruka Date

    The first day of Magh Bihu is known as Uruka. It is also known as the Bihu Eve, as it is celebrated a day before the main festival day. Magh Bihu 2025 Uruka date falls on Tuesday, January 14.

    Seven Days of Magh Bihu

    1. Bhogali Uruka: The eve of Magh Bihu, when families gather to feast and build Meji structures around a bonfire.

    2. Magh Bihu: The central day of the festival, when people light the Meji to symbolise the renewal of the agricultural cycle.

    3. Goru Bihu: A day to honour cattle, who are important for farming.

    4. Manuh Bihu: A day to emphasise social bonds and greetings.

    5. Kutum Bihu: A day to seek blessings from elders.

    6. Mela Bihu: A day to engage in cultural events and fairs.

    7. Chera Bihu: The final day of the celebration, when the Meji is dismantled, and its ashes are scattered in the fields as fertiliser.

    Magh Bihu 2025: Traditions, Celebrations & Significance

    In earlier times, the festivities surrounding Magh Bihu would span an entire month, but in modern times, they have evolved into a week-long event, with the main celebration taking place on a single day. The eve of Magh Bihu, known as Uruka, is when the celebrations begin. This night is filled with joyous activity, with the sounds of the traditional Dhols (drums) setting the atmosphere for the occasion. People gather to cook together, enjoy hearty meals, and celebrate around a large bonfire.

    Uruka – Significance in Magh Bihu Celebrations

    One of the fun-filled traditions of Uruka is the playful act of stealing vegetables from neighbouring gardens. This mischievous custom, though lighthearted, adds a sense of community spirit and camaraderie to the festival.

    The main day of Magh Bihu, however, begins at dawn with a special post-harvest ceremony called “Meji.” On this day, people gather around bonfires in the fields, offering prayers to their ancestors and gods for blessings and good fortune in the future. A unique aspect of the Meji ritual is the collection of half-burnt firewood from the bonfire. Participants take these pieces of wood home and throw them at fruit trees, believing it will bring positive outcomes for the harvest in the following year.

    As the day progresses, the festival transforms into a cultural spectacle. Music fills the air as people participate in traditional performances. The celebration includes a variety of engaging traditional games such as cockfighting, buffalo races, nightingale singing contests, and egg-throwing. These activities, combined with feasting and merriment, create an atmosphere of celebration and unity that is central to Magh Bihu.

    This festive spirit, filled with cultural pride and gratitude for the harvest, continues to be a vital part of Assamese tradition, and Magh Bihu remains one of the most cherished festivals in Assam.

    (Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 12, 2025 02:05 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 12, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 12, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 12, 2025, Special Days: The second Sunday of the year has a number of festivals and events lined up, both at national and international levels. Starting with major celebrations in India, Rajmata Jijau Jayanti will mark the birth anniversary of the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Then, there will be National Youth Day in India, which will be observed in honour of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, or Theophany, is the feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. It concludes the Christmas Season and transitions into the beginning of Ordinary Time. Apart from this, there are numerous minor national holidays like National Pharmacist Day, National Hot Tea Day, National Curried Chicken Day and so on. Then there are major birthdays and birth anniversaries of influential people like Jeff Bezos, Priyanka Gandhi, Zayn Malik and so on. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 11, 2025 (Saturday)

    1. Rajmata Jijau Jayanti
    2. Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
    3. National Youth Day in India
    4. Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
    5. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day
    6. National Hot Tea Day
    7. National Kettlebell Day
    8. National Curried Chicken Day
    9. National Pharmacist Day
    10. Remembrance Day in Haiti / Jour De Remembrance
    11. Unknown Citizens’ Day
    12. Work Harder Day
    13. Home Office Safety and Security Week
    14. National Mocktail Week
    15. National Pizza Week
    16. Universal Letter Writing Week

    Famous January 12 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Jeff Bezos
    2. Priyanka Gandhi
    3. Zayn Malik
    4. Sakshi Tanwar
    5. Arun Govil
    6. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917-2008)
    7. Ajay Maken
    8. Veerappa Moily
    9. Yellapragada Subbarow (1895-1948)
    10. Basant Kumar Birla (1921-2019)
    11. Raekwon
    12. Howard Stern
    13. Haruki Murakami
    14. Kirstie Alley
    15. Heather Mills
    16. Naya Rivera (1987-2020)
    17. Rachael Harris
    18. Oliver Platt
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