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Queen’s Official Birthday 2017: What You Need to Know
Queen Elizabeth may have celebrated her 91st birthday on 21st April but celebrations do not stop there. She will be celebrating her official birthday, marked with the Trooping of the Colour, on Saturday, 17th June.
World Environment Day 2017
Have you done your share in preserving the environment? Today, 5th June is World Environment Day, the United Nation’s drive that encourages worldwide awareness and action for environment protection.
Chinese Duanwu Festival or Dragon Boat Festival 2017
Colourful, well-crafted wooden dragon boats fill the waters of China and Chinese communities in various countries today, 30th May. This is for the Chinese Duanwu Festival, known in western countries as Dragon Boat Festival.
Spring Bank Holiday, The Second of the Two May Bank Holidays
Today, 29th May, is the Spring Bank Holiday in the UK. Also called the Late May Bank Holiday, it falls on the last Monday of May.
When is the Beginning of Ramadan 2017?
The world's 1.6 billion Muslims, including 2.8 million in the UK, gear up for the start of Ramadan. The new moon is expected to be seen tonight, 26th May, which will be the official start of Ramadan.
Early May Bank Holiday and International Workers’ Day
The first day of May is a significant date not just in the UK but all over the world. It is called May Day in England, Northern Ireland and Norway, and Early May Bank Holiday in Scotland.
Essay Writer Wishes Everyone a Happy Easter!
Cute bunnies and colourful eggs are usually the commercialised symbols often associated with Easter. For Christians, Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
The Significance of Good Friday and Holy Week
Good Friday, also referred as Holy Friday, falls on 14th April this year, which is a bank holiday in the UK. It signifies the start of the Easter long weekend that ends on Easter Monday, also a bank holiday.
St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrating Ireland’s Patron Saint
Prepare your green and Shamrock outfits and turn your festivity mode on to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, 17th March. This religious and cultural celebration is observed worldwide, especially in Ireland, where St.
Celebrating St. David’s Day, Wales’ National Holiday
1st March marks the celebration of St. David’s Day to hounour the official patron saint of Wales. Why is St. David regarded an important icon by the Welsh?
Wishing You a Happy Valentine’s Day 2017!
Flowers, chocolates, teddy bears, love letters, and balloons will definitely be abundant today for the much awaited lovers’ holiday. Valentine’s Day is a big deal in most western countries and couples get excited for their romantic dates.
Chinese New Year 2017: Year of the Rooster
Chinese communities around the globe are the busiest this time of year for their most important holiday. 28th January marks the start of joyous festivities in welcoming New Year 2007.
Celebrating Scotland’s Burns Night 2017
Is your best haggis recipe ready for Burns Night? Scotland and Scots all over the world remember the life of their national poet Robert Burns today, 25th January.
Wishing You a Prosperous New Year 2017!
Many people consider New Year’s Eve a significant part of their lives. Apart from the lively merriments, extravagant firework displays and free-flowing food and drinks, it symbolises new beginnings.
Interesting Boxing Day Origin Stories
Another winter holiday in the UK and commonwealth countries that people look forward to is Boxing Day. On 26th December each year, get to enjoy a relaxing day after a busy and festive Christmas celebration. The following Monday and Tuesday are bank holidays if Christmas Day falls on a weekend. What is the story behind […]
Some Interesting Facts About Halloween
What did you dress up as Halloween this year? Did you go for a scary, witty or charming costume? Whatever ensemble you chose, Essay Writer hope you had fun yet safe celebration during that busy “spooky” night.
Learning About the Chinese Double Ninth Festival
Are you familiar with the Double Ninth Festival? 9th October is a special day for Chinese communities all over the world. They deem the ninth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar a traditional Chinese holiday.
Commemorating Hijri or Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, falls on 2nd October this year. Muslims worldwide commemorate their second holiest month, next only to Ramadan.
Mid-Autumn Festival: More than Just Eating Mooncakes
Mooncakes and lanterns will fill the air in China and Southeast Asia as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival today. Festivities take place on the 15th of the 8th month in the lunar calendar each year.
Eid al-Adha Falls on 9/11, Moved a Day Later
Muslims from around the world are getting ready for the holiest celebration in Islam, the Eid al-Adha. This holiday literally means festival of the sacrifice. It signals the end of Hajj, which is the yearly pilgrimage of Islams to Mecca.
