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The origin of most early festivals, locally known as "fiestas", are rooted in Christianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period when the many communities (such as barrios and towns) of the predominantly Catholic Philippines almost always had a patron saint assigned to each of them.
The festival is celebrated in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to commemorate the city's patron saint Saint William every first week of February for one whole week. [2]From a simple celebration of the Feast Day of Saint William, it became an extravagant festival that features the culture and heritage of the city with a variety of activities.
Working holiday by Filipino Muslims marking both the Islamic calendar date for the Crossing the Red Sea and in commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali (a grandson of Muhammad) and the fallen of the Battle of Karbala (680 CE). Celebrations of the latter are marked only by expatriate Shia Muslims in the country. November 27 (2025) Thanksgiving Day
Keep reading to find out the rest of the February holidays to count down to. February Daily Holidays and Observances. Feb. 1: Decorating with Candy Day, National Baked Alaska Day, National Dark ...
The month of February 2024 has many official and unofficial holidays, weekly observances and awareness days to celebrate. Be sure to mark them on your calendar!
Break out the calendar and jot down these 2024 February holidays, observances and awareness days. Find official and unofficial holidays, and weekly observances.
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Chinese New Year - a recent national holiday most celebrated with great revelry in Binondo district, the world's oldest Chinatown. Celebrations are held in major malls and hotels. Travel Tour Expo - Annual exhibition of travel and tourism destinations, products and services held in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. Feast of Santa Clara - Celebrated ...