Do Dah Day, on May 14 every year, is an annual pet parade, music festival, and fund-raiser held at selected locations in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The festival is usually an opportunity for people from different communities to socialize and engage one another in a fun atmosphere sharing the love of pets, music, and good old Southern culture. The first Do Dah Day was conceived at a meeting of friends at Dugan’s to fill a need for a Spring festival.
General Prayer Day
General Prayer Day (Store Bededag) is observed on the fourth Friday after Easter in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands, and this year, that falls on May 1. Introduced by Danish Emperor King Christian V in 1686, the celebration is the consolidation of several Roman Catholic holidays. The day honors the minor saints in the Spring and several other practices prevalent before the Reformation era. Bells are rung in every church, students take a stroll on their campuses, and various other rituals mark the celebration each year.
World Facilities Management Day
World Facilities Management Day is observed annually on Wednesday of the second full week of May and this year, it falls on May 13. It’s to celebrate the contributions of individuals working in facilities management, ensuring the safety and comfort of an environment. Without their contributions, we can’t imagine what the conditions of offices or hospitals would be like. Thanks to them, the mechanical and electrical services are maintained, the cleaning is taken care of, and the security is on alert. The purpose of the day is to appreciate and recognize the people involved in facilities management.