Contrary to the title, National Marine Week is celebrated for a fortnight from July 24 to August 8 to appreciate the magnificent sea animals and plants that exist in the United Kingdom on a national scale. During National Marine Week, people from all over the United Kingdom may come out to explore their local shoreline as the retreating sea reveals its treasures. Take time out to protect and appreciate marine life for the next two weeks.
Guru Rinpoche Day
The Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche is a public holiday observed on the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, which falls on July 5 this year. The Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche is a celebration held in honor of Guru Rinpoche, a respected Tibetan Buddhist master who originated on the Indian subcontinent. He is credited with bringing Buddhism to Bhutan and is regarded as a “second Buddha” in Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as Guru Padmasambhava, he was instrumental in disseminating Buddhism throughout Asia, particularly in Tibet and Bhutan.
Madeira Day
Madeira Day, celebrated every July 1, is a day that marks a very special occasion in the history of the island. On this day in 1976, the Portuguese Constitution granted self-rule to the archipelago. The day, however, is not limited to the island and Portuguese communities residing in different regions of the world also celebrate Madeira Day to pay an ode to their roots. Apart from some fun activities, the holiday is known for a ceremony conducted at the Madeira Regional Legislative Assembly, as well as a Mass at the Cathedral of Funchal.