Summer holiday (end)
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Monday june 19, 2023
School holidays :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday june 29, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Sunday july 2, 2023
cards/flowers : The second main celebration of Islam. It celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.
Teej
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Friday august 18, 2023
Hinduism : Teej, Hartalika. On this day Goddess Parvati is worshipped. Women, married and unmarried, mainly of Khas ethnicity, assemble at one place, in their finest attire and start dancing and singing devotional songs. Amidst all this, the grand feast takes place. The jollity often goes on till midnight, after which the 24hour fast starts. observed by women only
Children's Day
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Sunday august 20, 2023
Culture :
Raksha Bandhan / Nikini Poya (Janai Purnima)
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Thursday august 31, 2023
Buddhism (Mahayana) : The annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is meant to commemorate the abiding ties between siblings of opposite sex, usually takes place in late August, and is marked by a very simple ceremony in which a woman ties a rakhi which may be a colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative string around the wrist of her brother(s). The word raksha signifies protection, and bandhan is an association signifying an enduring sort of bond; and so, when a woman ties a rakhi around the waist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him. He, likewise, recognizes the special bonds between them, and by extending his wrist forward, he in fact extends the hand of his protection over her.
Regional holiday
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Friday september 1, 2023
Secular holiday : Gai Jatra in Kathmandu only
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami)
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Sunday september 3, 2023
cards/flowers : Krishna (literally black , dark , dark-blue ) is a Hindu deity, regarded as an avatar of Vishnu and in some traditions considered the Supreme Being. Krishna is often depicted as an infant or young boy playing a flute as in the Bhagavata Purana or as a youthful prince giving direction and guidance as in the Bhagavad Gita. The stories of Krishna appear across a broad spectrum of Hindu philosophical and theological traditions.They portray him in various perspectives: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero and the Supreme Being.
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmashtami)
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Wednesday september 6, 2023
Hinduism : Hindu celebration of the birthday of Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Sweets, fruits and milk products are available in abundance. Sri or Shree: A prefix denoting auspiciousness
Constitution Day
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Wednesday september 20, 2023
Secular holiday : Came into effect on Sept 20, 2015, replacing the Interim Constitution of 2007.
The Constitution was drafted by the Second Constituent Assembly following the failure of the First Constituent Assembly to produce a constitution in its mandated period. The constitution was endorsed by 90% of the total lawmakers. Out of 598 CA members, 507 voted in favor of the constitution while 25 voted against and 66 members of the Constituent Assembly mainly representing political parties based in Terai boycotted the final debates on the constitution as a protest against states delimitation and inclusion of minorities and Madhesi population in the national and public life. [Wikipedia]
Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday september 27, 2023
cards/flowers :
Indra Jatra (Kathmandu only)
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Thursday september 28, 2023
Hinduism : One of the most exciting and revered festivals of the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley. This also marks the beginning of a month-long festival season of autumn. It begins with the erection of a wooden pole made of pine at Basantapur Sqaure in front of the old Hanuman Dhoka Palace.
For the pole-raising ceremony, hundreds of spectators gather at the Palace Square and on the surrounding temples. The chariot of Kumari, the Living Goddess, is taken out in a procession through the main streets of Kathmandu. [welcomnepal]
Ghatasthapana
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Sunday october 15, 2023
Buddhism (Theravada) : First day of the Hindu Dashain Festival. Kalash, (holy water vessel) symbolizing the goddess Durga often with her image embossed on the side is placed in the prayer room.
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 20, 2023
School holidays :
Durga Puja (Saptami)
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Saturday october 21, 2023
Hinduism : Seventh day of the Dashain festival. Fulpati, which means sacred flowers and leaves , is collected for three days from the jungle. The jamara (a six inch tall yellow grass) and kalash (holy vessel) to be used by the Royal Family are brought from the ancestral palace (the original royal palace used during Prithivi Narayan Shah's reign) in Gurkha in a three-day parade complete with military regiment and priests.
Durga Puja (Astami) - Mahastami
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Sunday october 22, 2023
Hinduism : The main festival in Bengal in tribute to goddess Durga. Bengalis celebrate with new clothes and other gifts which are worn on the evenings when the family goes out to see the pandals (temporary structures set up to venerate Durga).
Durga Puja Ashtami (Nabami)
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Monday october 23, 2023
Hinduism : On the tenth day of Dashian, Dashami, the eldest of the family will give tika to all others. Parents will do this for their children and married children will visit their parents for this occasion.
Yeti Bike Race
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Monday october 23, 2023
Sports events : A circuit in several stages around the Annapurnas. 250km and 6000 positives in 6 stages crossing the highest practicable pass in the world. Thorong La Pass at 5416m altitude.
It's a real adventure from the rainforest to the tundra including all the services on board such as support vehicle, all accommodation, meals, customized jacket, finisher medal etc. to convert it into a once in a lifetime experience. around Besishahar 2023 edition confirmed
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Tuesday october 24, 2023
Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Wednesday october 25, 2023
Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
Vijaya Dashami (Dasera)
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Thursday october 26, 2023
Hinduism : The victory of Durga on evil forces, the destruction of Vasanas (subjectivity, selfishness, desires...) and the achievement of the deepest Self. Dominance of Saraswati (pure science) over Lakshmi (applied science)
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday october 30, 2023
School holidays :
Lakhshmi Puja
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Sunday november 12, 2023
Hinduism : The third day of the Tihar Festival of Lights is called Laxmi puja . This is the day when Nepalis worship the goddess of wealth. On this day, early in the morning the cow is worshipped. Tika is put on her head and a garland around her neck, and then she feasts with delicious food. A cow also symbolises wealth and she is the most holy animal for Hindus.
Lakhshmi Puja
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Monday november 13, 2023
Hinduism : The third day of the Tihar Festival of Lights is called Laxmi puja . This is the day when Nepalis worship the goddess of wealth. On this day, early in the morning the cow is worshipped. Tika is put on her head and a garland around her neck, and then she feasts with delicious food. A cow also symbolises wealth and she is the most holy animal for Hindus.
Gobardhan Puja
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Monday november 13, 2023
cards/flowers : The fourth day of the Tihar Festival is Gobhardan puja. Some people build a small hill made out of cow dung and put some grass on it and then puja (or worship) it. This puja symbolizes the act of lord Krishna when he lifted up the Gobhardan hill and saved millions of people and cows from floodwater.
Govardhan Puja
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Tuesday november 14, 2023
Buddhism (Theravada) :
Bhai Teeka/Panchak Yama
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Wednesday november 15, 2023
Hinduism : Called Bhaubeej in India, this is a Bhai Bij legend in Hindu mythology: after slaying Narkasur, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra who gave him a warm welcome with sweets and flowers. She also affectionately applied tilak on Krishna's forehead. Since then the custom of celebrating Bhaubeej or Bhai Bij started.
Carrying forward the Bhaubeej ceremony in traditional style, sisters' perform arti of their brother and apply a red tika on the brother's forehead. This teeka ceremony, on the occasion of Bhai Bij signifies sister's sincerest prayers for the long and happy life of her brother. In return brothers bless their sisters and treat them with Bhaubeej or cash gifts. (Wikipedia)
Govardhan Puja
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Thursday november 16, 2023
Buddhism (Theravada) :
Chhath
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Sunday november 19, 2023
Hinduism : Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti.
Chhath
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Sunday november 19, 2023
cards/flowers : Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti.
Optional holiday
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Monday november 27, 2023
Sikhism : Guru Nanak Dev birthday (1469-1539). Founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. Sikhs believe that all subsequent Gurus possessed Guru Nanaks divinity and religious authority only observed by the Sikh community
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 22, 2023
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Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant :
Hindu festival
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Hinduism : Sakela is the main festival of Kirat which is celebrated twice a year distinguished by two names Ubhauli and Udhauli. Sakela Ubhauli is celebrated during Baisakh Purnima (full moon day in the month of Baishak) and Sakela Udhauli is celebrated during the full moon day in the month of Mangsir.
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Saturday december 30, 2023
Buddhism (Theravada) : Tamang New Year - This community has a tradition of associating years with the symbols of 12 different animals (starting with Rat and ending with Boar).