In which country is Unity Day celebrated on October 3rd?
"in East Germany, even with the name ""Day of the German Unity"". Since 1963, it was proclaimed by the President of the Federal Republic as ""National Day of Memorial of the German People"". However by the mid-1960s as hope faded that the two Germanies would ever be re-united, this date became more of a holiday and opportunity to drink than a day to consider national unity. In the year 1990, the ""Day of German Unity"" was celebrated twice, on this date and on October 3. In East Germany, the Founding Day in 1949 would be celebrated on 7 October as"
"Unity Day (Russia) Unity Day (also called Day of People’s Unity or National Unity Day; , ""Denʹ narodnogo yedinstva"") is a national holiday in Russia held on November 4 (""October 22, Old Style""). It commemorates the popular uprising which expelled Polish occupation forces from Moscow in November 1612, and more generally the end of the Time of Troubles and turning point of the Polish-Muscovite War (1605–1618). The day's name alludes to the idea that all classes of Russian society united to preserve Russian statehood when there was neither a tsar nor a patriarch to guide them. In 1613 tsar Mikhail"
"Unity Day (United States) Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, has been recognized in the United States since 2011. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or display orange to show support for students who have been bullied. One in five school-age children report being bullied at school. October 2018 October 2017 October 2016 On Unity Day 2016, once again individuals, schools, communities, corporations, and celebrities joined together against bullying – and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. A few highlights include: October 2015 On Unity Day 2015, individuals, schools, communities, corporations,"
"the holiday was celebrated in Gujarat with the dedication of the Statue of Unity, which honors and depicts Patel. It is the largest statue in existence. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was introduced by the Government of India and inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. The intent is to pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in keeping India united. It is to be celebrated on 31 October every year as an annual commemoration of the birthday of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the founding leaders of"
"Baltic Unity Day Baltic Unity day or Balts' Unity Day (, ) is a commemorative day celebrated on September 22 in Lithuania and Latvia, as well as Latvian and Lithuanian communities abroad. It was recognized as such in 2000 by both the Seimas of Lithuania and Saeima of Latvia commemorating the 1236 Battle of Saule, where the joint pagan Samogitian and Semigallian forces decisively defeated the Livonian Brothers of the Sword. The day is marked with various events all over Latvia and Lithuania, with the main events taking place in one city on a rotating basis. The last of those"
"and philosophers have played in the development of Western thought. Germany is well known for such folk festival traditions as Oktoberfest and Christmas customs, which include Advent wreaths, Christmas pageants, Christmas trees, Stollen cakes, and other practices. UNESCO inscribed 41 properties in Germany on the World Heritage List. There are a number of public holidays in Germany determined by each state; 3 October has been a national day of Germany since 1990, celebrated as the ""Tag der Deutschen Einheit"" (German Unity Day). Prior to reunification, the day was celebrated on 17 June, in honour of the Uprising of 1953 in"
"Unity Day). Thus, the festival now runs for 17 days when the first Sunday is 2 October and 18 days when it is 1 October. In 2010, the festival lasted until the first Monday in October (4 October), to mark the event's bicentennial. ""Kronprinz"" Ludwig (1786–1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825–1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named ""Theresienwiese"" (""Theresa's Meadow"") in honour of the Crown Princess, and"
"border. These amendments to the Basic Law were mandated by Article I, section 4 of the Two Plus Four Treaty. To commemorate the day that marks the official unification of the former East and West Germany in 1990, 3 October has since then been the official German national holiday, the Day of German Unity (""Tag der deutschen Einheit""). It replaced the previous national holiday held in West Germany on 17 June commemorating the Uprising of 1953 in East Germany and the national holiday on 7 October in the GDR, that commemorated the foundation of the East German state. For decades,"
"when people wear a pink, blue, or purple shirt on Feb. 27th, to stand against bullying. The United Nations declared the official anti-bullying day as May 4, starting in 2012. Unity Day (United States) Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, has been recognized in the United States since 2011. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or display orange to show support for students who have been bullied. One in five school-age children report being bullied at school. October 2018 October 2017 October 2016 On Unity Day 2016, once again individuals, schools,"
"of the respondents named the holiday as Independence Day of Russia. Unity Day (День народного единства ""Den narodnogo edinstva"") was first celebrated on November 4, 2005, commemorates the popular uprising led by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky which ejected the Polish invaders from Moscow in November 1612, and more generally the end of the Time of Troubles and foreign intervention in Russia. The event was marked by a public holiday which was held in Russia on October 22 (Old Style) from 1649 till 1917. Its name alludes to the idea that all the classes of Russian society willingly united to"
"occasional flypast. The parade is then ended with the Honour Guard of the 30th Guards Brigade and the massed bands marching off the square. Great Union Day Great Union Day (, also called Unification Day or National Day) occurring on December 1, is the national holiday of Romania. It marks the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom in 1918. This holiday was set after the Romanian Revolution and commemorates the assembly of the delegates of ethnic Romanians held in Alba Iulia, which declared the Union of Transylvania with Romania. Prior to 1948, the national holiday of"
"Great Union Day Great Union Day (, also called Unification Day or National Day) occurring on December 1, is the national holiday of Romania. It marks the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom in 1918. This holiday was set after the Romanian Revolution and commemorates the assembly of the delegates of ethnic Romanians held in Alba Iulia, which declared the Union of Transylvania with Romania. Prior to 1948, the national holiday of Romania was set to be on May 10, which had a double meaning: it was the day on which Carol I set foot on"
"Africa Day Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now known as the African Union) on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as around the world. The First Congress of Independent African States was held in Accra, Ghana on 15 April 1958. It was convened by Prime Minister of Ghana Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and comprised representatives from Egypt (then a constituent part of the United Arab Republic), Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia"
"in celebration of the victory of the indigenous slave African and Gens de couleur versus the European forces led by France with support from United States and Spain. In Hungary, the Patriots and Homeland Defenders Day is celebrated on 21 May, honoring all those serving in the Hungarian Defence Force. In India, Army Day is celebrated on 15 January, Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December and Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October every year and 7 December is celebrated as Armed Forces Flag Day Hari Tentara Nasional Indonesia (English: ""Indonesian National Armed Forces Day"") abbreviated HUT TNI"
"Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia) Independence and Unity Day () is a Slovenian national holiday that occurs on every 26 December to commemorate the official proclamation of the Slovenian independence referendum on 26 December 1990. The referendum took place on 23 December that year. In it, 95% of the voters favoured the establishment of independent and sovereign nation. Between 1991 and 2005, the holiday used to be known simply as Independence Day. The current name was adopted in September 2005, following the proposal of the then-opposition Social Democrats, in order to emphasize the national consensus at the time of the"
"Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was introduced by the Government of India and inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. The intent is to pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in keeping India united. It is to be celebrated on 31 October every year as an annual commemoration of the birthday of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the founding leaders of Republic of India. The official statement for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by the Home Ministry of India cites that the National Unity Day ""will provide an opportunity"
"Together the colours green, gold, and red constitute the Pan-African colours. The African Union has adopted the anthem, ""Let Us All Unite and Celebrate Together"". Africa Day, formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is an annual commemoration regarding the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), on 25 May 1963, and occurring on the same date of the month each year. Other celebrations include the following: The AU faces many challenges, including health issues such as combating malaria and the AIDS/HIV epidemic; political issues such as confronting undemocratic regimes and mediating in the many civil wars; economic"
"Unity was founded, with the initial aim to encourage the decolonisation of Angola, Mozambique, South Africa and Southern Rhodesia. The organisation pledged to support the work conducted by freedom fighters, and remove military access to colonial nations. A charter was set out which sought to improve the living standards across member states. Selassie exclaimed, ""May this convention of union last 1,000 years."" The charter was signed by all attendees on 26 May, with the exception of Morocco. At that meeting, Africa Freedom Day was renamed ""Africa Liberation Day"". In 2002, the OAU was replaced by the African Union. However, the"
"France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Switzerland. But adherence to the date and spirit of May 31 is open to any other European or non-European country.<br> In the United States, approximately 80% of people have siblings. The holiday is intended to be a celebration of the relationship of brothers and sisters. Examples of commemoration during this observance include giving your sibling a gift (including a surprise gift), a giftcard, and taking one out for dinner. Nonmaterial examples of observances during this day includes giving hugs to your sibling(s), enjoying time with them, and honoring their"
"National Unity and Armed Forces Day The National Unity and Armed Forces Day is an Italian national day since 1919 which commemorates the victory in World War I. It's celebrated every 4 November, in the same day when armistice of Villa Giusti became effective in 1918 declaring Austria-Hungary's surrender. Established in 1919, November 4th is the only Italian national holiday which has gone through decades of Italian history: from the liberal period to the fascism and the republican Italy. In 1921, during the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, the Unknown Soldier (""Milite Ignoto"") has been solemnly buried at the"
"Concord Day National Day of Concorde () is a national holiday in Niger, celebrated every 24 April since 1995. Concord Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the 24 April 1995 Peace Accord between the Government of Niger and the Organisation of Armed Resistance (""Organization de Resistance Armee"", ORA) at the Congressional Palace in Niamey (""Palais des Congrès de à Niamey""). While this accord was signed only by some armed groups and sporadic fighting continued until 1999, it marked the beginning of the end of the 1990 rebellion in the north and east of the country carried out by"
"Unification Day (Bulgaria) Unification Day (, ""Den na Saedinenieto"") on 6 September is a national holiday of Bulgaria. It commemorates the unification of Eastern Rumelia and Bulgaria in 1885. By the terms of the Treaty of Berlin (1878), Southern Bulgaria (named Eastern Roumelia) was separated from the newly formed Bulgarian state and returned to the Ottoman Empire with partial autonomy. Bulgarian citizens considered the decisions of the Berlin Treaty to be unfair and began a peaceful demonstration against them. At first the plan was to annex all territories that Bulgaria had gained after the Treaty of San Stefano but later"
"Romanov instituted a holiday named ""Day of Moscow’s Liberation from Polish Invaders"". It was celebrated in the Russian Empire until 1917, when it was replaced with a commemoration of the Russian Revolution. Unity Day was reinstituted by the Russian Federation in 2005, when the events of the year 1612 have been celebrated instead of those of 1917 every November 4 since. The day is also the feast day of the Russian Orthodox icon of Our Lady of Kazan. According to a poll in 2007, only 23 percent of Russians know the name of the holiday, up from 8 percent in"
"observances are very similar, with the following additions: During the ceremony, participants read narratives about each time period as music indicative of the period is played. The five different colors are represented in the foods served in the feast. Currently, the Umoja Karamu is celebrated in homes and churches in several states. Umoja Karamu is said to be growing in popularity. Umoja Karamu Umoja Karamu, meaning ""unity feast"" in Swahili, is an African-American celebration begun in 1971 by Dr. Edward Sims, Jr. Celebrated in a manner similar to Thanksgiving, Umoja Karamu is held on the fourth Sunday in November. Its"
"atrocities. Since the beginnings of the Uniate movement, there have been periodic conflicts between the Orthodox and Uniate in Ukraine and Belarus, then under Polish rule, and later also in Transylvania (see the Romanian Church United with Rome). During Russia's Time of Troubles there was a plan by the conquering Polish monarchy (of Latin Rite, not Uniate) to convert all of Russia to Roman Catholicism. The Russian national holiday, Unity Day, was established due to this conflict. Patriarch Hermogenes was martyred by the Poles and their supporters during this period (see also Polish–Lithuanian–Muscovite Commonwealth). Similar pressure was also used by"
"2014 event was held there). Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Mozambique on 3 February. 26 August is Heroes' Day in Namibia. It marks the beginning of the armed struggle during the Namibian War of Independence. National Heroes Day is a national public holiday in the Philippines and is held on the last Monday of every August to mark the anniversary of the Cry of Pugad Lawin, the beginning of the Philippine Revolution by the ""Katipunan"" and its ""Supremo"" Andrés Bonifacio in 1896. Heroes' Day in Romania is celebrated on the 40th day from the Orthodox Easter. Not a"
"their assigned country's flag, and prepare cultural presentations and food as part of the day's educational activities. The UN's World Development Information Day has also been held on 24 October since 1972 Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is celebrated on 24 October worldwide. Many institutions celebrate it by conducting quizzes and elocutions. Da Potta Group of Companies in Kenya, Tanzania and India celebrate it with various discussions. United Nations Day United Nations Day is devoted to making known to people"
"Pan American Day Pan American Day is a holiday observed by several countries in North and South America. It commemorates the First International Conference of American States which concluded on April 14, 1890, creating the International Union of American Republics, the forerunner to the Organization of American States (OAS). The holiday was originally proposed by the organization in 1930, and was first observed on April 14, 1930. Customs/Traditions: Parades are held, some schools put on plays, the orchestra plays music, people set up exhibits, and pageants are sometimes held. In Belize ""Pan American Day"" refers to October 12, which is"
"powers of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and created the concept of a truly unified joint U.S. forces (i.e., Army, Air Force, Marines, and Naval forces organized under one command). One of the first reorganizations resulting from both the Department of Defense analysis and the legislation was the formation of the U.S. Special Operations Command in 1987. October 25 is a national holiday in Grenada, called Thanksgiving Day, to commemorate the invasion. St. George's University (SGU) built a monument on its True Blue Campus to memorialize the U.S. servicemen killed during the invasion, and marks the day"
"little in common religiously or culturally. In Russia, the anti-Catholic sentiments came to be entrenched by the Polish intervention during the Time of Troubles in the early 17th century, which was seen as an attempt to convert Moscow to Catholicism. The modern Russian national holiday, Unity Day, was established on the day of church celebration in honour of the Our Lady of Kazan icon, which is believed to have miraculously saved Moscow from outright Polish conquest in 1612. Patriarch Hermogenes of Moscow was martyred by the Poles and their supporters during this period (see also Polish–Lithuanian–Muscovite Commonwealth). The doctrine of"
"to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country."" National Unity Day celebrates the birthday of Patel because, during his term as Home Minister of India, he is credited for the integration of over 550 independent princely states into India from 1947-49 by Independence Act (1947). He is known as the ""Bismarck of India"". The celebration is complemented with the speech of Prime Minister of India followed by the ""Run for Unity"". The theme for 2016 celebrations was ""Integration of India"". In 2018"
"and celebrities joined together against bullying – and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. October 2014"" Unity Day 2014 was celebrated by students, educators, families, TV personalities, corporations, and others around the world. Individuals wore orange, held events, and shared stories, photos, videos, and more on social media. Unity Day was supported by several national partners, including Disney/ABC Family and Cartoon Network, through public service announcements (PSAs) and social media promotion. In addition, the fifty-five foot tall statue of the Green Giant in Blue Earth, Minnesota wore an orange toga for the day. Unity Day continued to gather support from"
"Canada Day Canada Day () is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Originally called Dominion Day (), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the year the Canada Act was passed. Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world,"