Holidays and Observances
- Christian Feast Day:
- Ada
- Barbara
- Bernard degli Uberti
- John of Damascus
- Nicholas Ferrar (Anglican Communion)
- Osmund
- Sigiramnus
- Day of Shango (Santería, Lukumí)
- First day that rain is prayed for, notably the only Jewish day which is tied to the civil calendar. (Diaspora in Judaism)
- Navy Day (India and Italy)
- Saint Barbara Day-related observance:
- Barbórka, Miners' Day in Poland
- Eid il-Burbara, a holiday similar to Halloween in honor of Saint Barbara. (Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine)
- Secret ceremonies in honor of Bona Dea (Roman Empire)
- Thai Environment Day (Thailand)
- Tupou I Day (Tonga)
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