Mother's Day

The modern Mother's Day is celebrated on various days in

many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April,
or May as a day to honor mothers and motherhood. In the
UK and Ireland, it follows the old traditions of Mothering
Sunday, celebrated in March/April.

Historically, the celebration has it origin in ancient customs

and traditions. The ancient Greeks kept a festival to Cybele,
a great mother of Greek gods. The ancient Romans also had
another holiday, Matronalia, that was dedicated to Juno (an
ancient Roman goddess), though mothers were usually
given gifts on this day. In Europe there were several long
standing traditions where a specific Sunday was set aside to
honor motherhood and mothers such as Mothering Sunday which is a Christian festival
celebrated throughout Europe that falls on the 4th Sunday in Lent. One of the early calls to
celebrate Mother's Day in the United States was the "Mother's Day Proclamation" by Julia Ward
Howe. Written in 1870, the Proclamation was tied to Howe's feminist belief that women had a
responsibility to shape their societies at the political level.

Today the holiday has become very popular around the world. People take the day as an
opportunity to pay tribute to their mothers and thank them for all their love and support. There is
also a tradition of gifting flowers, cards and other gift to mothers on the occasion.
Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha or "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid" is an

important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all over the
world to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to
sacrifice his son Ishmael (Isma'il) as an act of obedience to God,
before God intervened to provide him with a ram to sacrifice
instead. The meat is divided into three parts: the family retains
one third of the share, another third is stored and the other third is
given to the poor and needy. Eid al-Adha is the latter of two Eid
festivals celebrated by Muslims, the first being Eid ul-Fitr. Like
Eid ul FitrEid, al-Adha begins with a prayer followed by a
sermon. Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the
12th and the last Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha
celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims
worldwide. The date is approximately 70 days (2 Months and 10 days) after the end of the month
of Ramadan. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah
The Fourth of July

Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July 4, is an American federal

holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776.
The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer under the
rule of the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent
states.

Celebrations

Independence Day is the national day of the United States and is associated with many activities.
Public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States
are organized. It is also generally associated with fireworks, family gatherings, carnivals, fairs,
picnics, and concerts.

9 Interesting facts about Independence Day

Here are 9 intresting facts about Independence Day:

1. Congress had voted for the declaration of independence on July 2, but it was not declared until
July 4.
2. On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a "Committee of Five", consisting of John Adams,
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman, to draft the
declaration. Jefferson wrote the first draft which was then edited by the others and then edited
again by the whole Congress.
3.  Fifty-six members of Congress signed the declaration. 
4. By a striking coincidence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the
Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States, died on the same
day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.
5. Although not a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, James Monroe, another Founding
Father who was elected as president, also died on July 4, 1831, making him the third President
who died on the anniversary of independence.
6.  The only U.S. president to have been born on Independence Day was Calvin Coolidge, who was
born on July 4, 1872
7. Almost 100 years after the Declaration of Independence, in 1870, July 4 was made an official
holiday by Congress.
8. Every 4th of July, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped thirteen times in honor of the original
13 American colonies.
9. Fireworks are an important part of the holiday because the first Independence Day celebration
on July 4, 1777, witnessed Americans meeting to watch as the sky illuminated to commemorate
the new nation.
Education

Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of

knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It
thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades or
professions, as well as mental, moral & aesthetic
development.

Formal education consists of systematic instruction,

teaching and training by professional teachers. This
consists of the application of pedagogy and the
development of curricula.

The right to education is a fundamental human right. Since 1952, Article 2 of the first Protocol to
the European Convention on Human Rights obliges all signatory parties to guarantee the right to
education. At world level, the United Nations' International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees this right under its Article 13.

Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often for children and the
young. A curriculum defines what students should know, understand and be able to do as the
result of education. A teaching profession delivers teaching which enables learning, and a system
of policies, regulations, examinations, structures and funding enables teachers to teach to the best
of their abilities. Sometimes educational systems can be used to promote doctrines or ideals as
well as knowledge, which is known as social engineering. This can lead to political abuse of the
system, particularly in totalitarian states and government.

Primary (or elementary) education consists of the first years of formal, structured education. In
general, primary education consists of six or seven years of schooling starting at the age of 5 or
6, although this varies between, and sometimes within, countries. Globally, around 70% of
primary-age children are enrolled in primary education, and this proportion is rising.

In most contemporary educational systems of the world, secondary education consists of the
second years of formal education that occur during adolescence.It is characterized by transition
from the typically compulsory, comprehensive primary education for minors, to the optional,
selective tertiary, "post-secondary", or "higher" education (e.g., university, vocational school) for
adults.

Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage, or post secondary education, is the non-
compulsory educational level that follows the completion of a school providing a secondary
education, such as a high school or secondary school. Tertiary education is normally taken to
include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training.
Colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education. Collectively,
these are sometimes known as tertiary institutions. Tertiary education generally results in the
receipt of certificates, diplomas, or academic degrees.