Syria’s independence is celebrated on April 17 as a federal holiday honoring the nation. Syria is a nation in Western Asia that is home to deserts, towering mountains, and lush plains. The bulk of the population in the nation are Syrian Arabs, along with Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, and other ethnic and religious groups. In addition, it is a country with many different religions, including Sunnis, Christians, and Shiites. Damascus is the country’s capital and largest city, and Arabs make up the majority of the population in terms of both religion and ethnicity. A unitary republic, Syria is divided into 14 governorates. Additionally, it belongs to the U.N.
National Crawfish Day
National Crawfish Day, celebrated on April 17 every year, is a holiday particularly enjoyed by the Southern United States as the subject of the holiday is a Southern staple food. Crawfish are freshwater crustaceans that resemble small lobsters, which they are in fact related to. In certain regions, they are also known as crayfish, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, and rock lobsters, among others. In terms of classification, crawfish are members of the superfamilies of Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. Crawfish breathe through gills, which are like feathers. Some crawfish species can be found in brooks and streams where there is a flow of fresh water, while others may thrive in swamps and paddy fields. Most crawfish are intolerant of polluted water, although the Procambarus clarkii are tougher. Crawfish are omnivorous, feeding on animals and plants, both living and decomposing.
WORLD VOICE DAY
World Voice Day, which takes place on April 16, is devoted to celebrating the phenomenon of the human voice and raising awareness on issues affecting the health of the voice. The holiday aims to demonstrate how vital the human voice is in people’s daily interactions. The voice is critical to effective and healthy human communication. World Voice Day helps bring global awareness to the need to prevent voice problems, rehabilitate troubled voices, train artistic voices, and research the function and application of the human voice. One main goal of World Voice Day is to encourage all owners and users of voices to learn how to take care of their voices, as well as how to seek help where necessary, and to support research on the voice.