Save the Florida Panther Day

Save the Florida Panther Day is celebrated every third Saturday of March and this year it will be observed on March 21. In this article, you will learn more about the holiday and how to best observe it. Did you know that it has been 106 years since the Panthera classification was introduced? The Day is observed every year as a step toward saving panthers from going extinct and protecting their natural habitat. This is particularly observed in Florida, as the panther is the State’s animal. People observe this day by joining hands with the volunteers and spreading the word about the protection of panthers.

Play the Recorder Day

Play The Recorder Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in March every year and this year, it falls on March 21. It is a day set aside to appreciate the musical instrument known as the recorder, its origins, and its contribution to music. Play The Recorder Day is typically characterized by a special presentation from the American Recorder Society as well as individuals who play the instrument. The recorder is a type of flute which is relatively easier to play than its more widely used counterpart and is a common feature in music classes for young children.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Birthday

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Birthday, observed on March 17 each year, is one of the most important holidays in Bangladesh. It celebrates Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who is regarded as the father of the nation of Bangladesh, also popularly known as “Bangabandhu” (Friend of Bengal). The Sheikh was born in the Tungipara village of Gopalganj as the third of six children. His father was Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and his mother was Sheikh Sayera Khatun. Despite controversy and debate among politicians, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman remains a popular figure in Bangladesh. He was voted the “Greatest Bengali of All Time” in a 2004 B.B.C. Bengali opinion poll. Rahman has been depicted on Taka (Bangladeshi currency), and many Bangladesh public institutions are named after him.