Sep 29th: Navratri (Hindu)

Another interesting event brought to you by Calendarwallah@Gmail.com and STE Inc. Navratri occurs on Sep 29th in 2008 (a lunar calendar event).

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clipped from multiculturalcalendar.com clipped from multiculturalcalendar.com      Navratri It means 'nine nights' starting on the new moon and ending on Dussehra. It is dedicated to the goddess Durga who had nine incarnations and has the power of good to destroy demons. Navratri Hindu clipped from en.wikipedia.org Navratri (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि) is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi i.e. female divinity are worshipped. clipped from en.wikipedia.org

Sep 15th: Keiro No Hi (Respect-for-the-Aged Day) Japan

Respect-for-the-Aged Day (Keirō no hi) is a Japanese holiday celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens.[1] A national holiday since 1966, this used to be held on September 15. Beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September. In 2008, the holiday will be held on September 15, 2008.

This national holiday traces its origins to 1947, when Nomatanimura (now Yachiyocho), Hyōgo Prefecture proclaimed September 15 Old Folks' Day (Toshiyori no Hi). Its popularity spread nationwide, and in 1966 it took its present name and status. Annually, Japanese media take the opportunity to feature the elderly, reporting on the population and highlighting the oldest people in the country.

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