Many dates of the year for centuries-old periods of history managed to acquire memorable facts. It is not always possible to remember all the memorable events of a given date, however, ancient and modern chroniclers retain the significance of certain days, passing it on to future generations. It turns out that there are quite high-profile events that occurred on October 18. What holiday on this day can be celebrated?
Celebrations in the world
People on our planet on October 18 celebrate the following holidays:
- Alaska Day in the USA;
- National Prayer Day in Zambia;
- Azerbaijan Independence Day ;
- Day of sweet molasses and oriental sweets;
- International Menopause Day.
Joining Alaska
It is known that in 1867, Alaska officially became part of the United States. This happened as a result of the sale by the government of the Russian Empire of this territory to the authorities of the North American United States for seven million and two hundred thousand dollars. October 18 is considered a day off in the United States, and celebrate the accession of Alaska for three days.
According to tradition, a ceremony is held to lower the Russian flag and raise the American flag on the top of Kassl Hill in Sitka (formerly Novoarkhangelsk). In addition, a costume parade passes through the streets. People take part in it mainly in the military uniform of past years.
Azerbaijan independence
1991 brought Azerbaijan independence from the USSR when the corresponding constitutional act was adopted. The act established the main state, economic and political milestones of the formation of an independent state. Despite the significance of the event, this day in Azerbaijan since 2006 is not considered a day off.
Prayer Date in Zambia
Established in 2015 (according to many analysts, distracting the population from problems within the country), National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation is considered the official holiday of Zambia. At the time of its holding, all entertainment establishments are closed.
This is done to encourage people to pray for the well-being of the country, the economic recession of which occurred when lowering the price of Zambia's main mined and exported resource - copper, and also due to water balance disturbances, which caused severe damage to the power supply hydro-stations.
Praising Oriental Sweets
On October 18, non-state holidays are also celebrated. These include the Festival of sweet molasses and oriental sweets. Since the celebration is not official and plays an aesthetic role, it is an occasion to surround yourself with baklava, Turkish delight or other sweets made of sugar and starch.
It should be noted that the peoples of Turkey, Afghanistan and Iran assigned their sweets the property of magical influence on humans. Therefore, the value of this holiday for the populations of these countries is higher than for the rest of the world.
Menopause day
IOM has determined that International Menopause Day will be celebrated on October 18th. What holiday can be associated with an unusual state of the body? Do you really have to rejoice at this phenomenon? In fact, on this day it is customary to express gratitude to the medical specialists who assist women with menopause.
Orthodox holidays
Many people wonder what holiday in Russia is celebrated on October 18. This date is associated in the Russian Federation with spiritual triumph - Haritina Day. This holiday is dedicated to the martyr Kharitina, who was especially skilled in weaving. Having no parents, and living under the roof of her teacher Claudius Ptolemy, Kharitina led a chaste lifestyle, completely dedicated to faith in God.
Once, because of the slander of the pagans, she appeared in court. Proving her innocence, Kharitina survived many tortures and attempted murder. Unfortunately, she could not prove the power of God, but was accused of witchcraft. In Haritina, it is customary to engage in sewing, knitting or embroidery, which, according to popular belief, will add prosperity to the house and family.
And what holiday in Russia on October 18 is there? It is known that in St. Petersburg in 1883, at the site of the mortal wound of Emperor Alexander II, the Church of the Savior on Blood or the Resurrection of Christ, now in the status of a historical museum, was laid, the first stone of which was laid by Emperor Alexander III himself.
In addition, on October 18 holidays in Russia there are also such:
- Pentecost is the twentieth week after the day of the Holy Trinity;
- Saints Peter of Moscow, Alexy, Jonah, Macarius, Philip, Job, Hermogenes, Filaret Drozdov, Innocent Veniaminov, Macarius Nevsky, Tikhon of Moscow;
- Hieromartyrs Peter Krutitsky, Dionysius Bishop of Alexandria, Martyr Mamelkhva of Persia;
- Rev. Gregory of Handztiy, Damian, Jeremiah and Matthew of the Caves, Princess Haritina of Lithuania, Confessor Gabriel Igoshkin.
Events and Name Day
So, you already know that on October 18 there are many holidays. Some people recall memorable facts that have influenced history on this day. A lot has happened since the beginning of time. In Russia, October 18 holidays are set for such events:
- 1906 - the rights of all classes were equalized in Russia;
- 1929 - the first flight of a domestic passenger plane.
October 18 may be considered a holiday by those people whose nameday fell on this date:
- men: Matvey, Gregory, Yeremey, Gabriel, Demyan, Denis, Innocent, Alexei, Makar, Evdokim, Peter, Philip, Kuzma;
- women: Mamelph, Kharitin, Alexander.