Jerusalem Day, also known as Yom Yerushalayim, is an Israeli national holiday celebrated on the 28th day of Iyar, which is the eighth month according to the Hebrew calendar. This year, it falls on May 15. It commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City after the six-day war against the Jordanian forces in 1967. The day is marked with different events such as recitations of the Hallel prayer in Synagogues, lectures on the history of Jerusalem, street parades, parties, state ceremonies, and memorial services for those that died in the six-day war.
Stay Up All Night Day
Stay Up All Night Day is on the second Saturday in May and falls on May 9 this year. As the name of the day implies, it is a day of fun for people to stay up all night doing all sorts of activities that they prefer to do. At least one time in everyone’s life, they’ve pulled an all-nighter, be it for fun, finishing homework, or a night shift at work. This day, people across the world can simply stay up at night to celebrate. Stay Up All Night Day is a day to let loose and have fun with family or friends. Go for it and stay up all night!
World Belly Dance Day
World Belly Dance Day, on May 9 this year, is celebrated on the second Saturday of May every year. It is one of the most respected styles of dancing in the world. It has a long, celebrated history across many countries. It’s known for featuring complex movements of the hips and torso, and shiny costumes with many ornaments. The most common style of costume is the ‘bedlah,’ from Egypt, where the dance most likely originated. Typically, it includes a fitted top or bra, a fitted hip belt, and a full-length skirt or harem pants. Full-length dresses are sometimes worn, especially when dancing in more earthy styles. There are also tribal-style costumes that adopt features of traditional folkloric costumes from all over the world. This includes circle skirts, pantaloons, and turbans or headdresses decked with feathers or flowers.