Events & Holidays

Shia observance of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday on the 17th of Rabi al-Awwal.

Christian feast day on January 6 celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.

Annual meteor shower peaking around May 6, produced by debris from Halley's Comet.

Celebration of fathers on the third Sunday of June in many countries.

The world's largest international football tournament, held every four years.

The week at the end of each semester when students take their final exams.

Finnish national day on December 6, celebrating the declaration of independence from Russia in 1917.

The exciting first day starting a new position or career.

Meteorological start of autumn on September 1, marking the transition from summer to cooler months.

The exciting first day of a new school year, varying by district and region.

Meteorological start of spring on March 1, marking the transition from winter to warmer months.

Meteorological start of summer on June 1, marking the beginning of the warmest season.

Meteorological start of winter on December 1, marking the beginning of the coldest season.

The opening race of the Formula 1 World Championship season, typically held in March.

Annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held at Roland-Garros in Paris on clay courts.

The next full moon, when the Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom.

The strongest annual meteor shower, peaking around December 13-14 with up to 150 meteors per hour.

German national holiday on October 3, celebrating the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990.

Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The period in May and June when students graduate from high school and college.

Greek national holiday on March 25, celebrating the start of the war of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821.

North American tradition on February 2 where a groundhog's behavior is said to predict the remaining winter weather.

British tradition on November 5 with bonfires and fireworks commemorating the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.