Magna Carta Day is celebrated on June 15 every year. This day is about the commemoration of the approval of the Great Charter which limits the power of the English monarch and simultaneously outlines the rights of the common people in England. This document has been used as the template for civil liberties not just in the United Kingdom but all over the world, highlighting parliamentarianism, constitutionalism, and liberty. On this holiday, everyone is encouraged to visit libraries and attend festivals. Grab the opportunity to learn more about the Magna Carta and the rich history behind people’s rights in Great Britain.
Whit Sunday
Whit Sunday falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter and takes place on June 8 this year. Whit Sunday is also known as Whitsun or Whitsunday, all names that refer to what is the Christian High Holy Day of Pentecost. The name White Sunday, used more commonly in Britain, refers to the special white garments worn by the newly baptized. The festivals celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following the death of Jesus Christ. Whitsuntide is the week beginning on Whitsunday which are Pentecost or Whitsunday, Whitmonday, and Whit-Tuesday.
World Fish Migration Day
World Fish Migration Day on May 21 takes place every alternate year. This event is a global celebration that creates awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. On this day, orinthological organizations all over the world, coordinate their events around the common theme of ‘Connecting Fish, Rivers, and People.’ The day seeks to improve the public understanding of the importance of migratory fish. It also encourages citizens to take action toward the protection of freshwater fish.