Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on September 11
22 holidays and special days are celebrated on September 11 around the world.
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Holidays and observances
Battle of Tendra Day (Russia)The Days of Military Honour are special memorable dates in the Russian Armed Forces dedicated to the most outstanding victories won by Russia. Some of these dates are state holidays but the majority of them are celebrated purely in the armed forces, while 7 No
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Blessed Francesco BonifacioBeatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their name. Beati is the plural form, referring to those who have undergone the process of
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DeiniolSaint Deiniol was traditionally the first Bishop of Bangor in the Kingdom of Gwynedd, Wales. The present Bangor Cathedral, dedicated to Deiniol, is said to be on the site where his monastery stood. He is venerated in Brittany as Saint Denoual. In English and L
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Felix, Regula, and ExuperantiusFelix and Regula are Coptic Orthodox and Roman Catholic saints. They are the patron saints of Zürich.
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Harry Burleigh (Episcopal Church)Harry Burleigh was an American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer known for his baritone voice. The first black composer who was instrumental in developing characteristically American music, Burleigh made black music available to classically
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John Gabriel Perboyre (one of Martyr Saints of China)John Gabriel Perboyre, CM was a French Catholic priest of the Congregation of the Mission who served as a missionary in China, where he suffered martyrdom. He was canonized in 1996 by Pope John Paul II.- Christian feast days: Leudinus (Bobo)Leudinus Bodo was a seventh-century bishop of Toul, successor to Eborinus, or Elbonirus. He was a Benedictine. He occurs in hagiographies. His feast day is Sept. 11.
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Our Lady of CoromotoOur Lady of Coromoto, also known as the Virgin of Coromoto, is a celebrated Catholic image of an alleged apparition of Mary, mother of Jesus. In 1942, she was declared the patron saint of Venezuela.
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Paphnutius of Thebes (Roman Catholic Church)Paphnutius of Thebes, also known as Paphnutius the Confessor, was a dubiously historical early Christian figure, said to be a disciple of Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early fourth century. He is accounted by some as a pr- Christian feast days: Patiens of LyonPatiens of Lyon was bishop of Lyon in the 5th century and recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. He succeeded Bishop Eucherius, and died on September 11 before 494, the year in which his second successor Rusticius began his episcopate.
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Protus and HyacinthSaints Protus and Hyacinth were Christian martyrs during the persecution of Emperor Valerian. Protus' name is sometimes spelled Protatius, Proteus, Prothus, Prote, and Proto. His name was corrupted in England as Saint Pratt. Hyacinth is sometimes called by his
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SperandiaSperandia is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
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Theodora of AlexandriaTheodora of Alexandria was a saint and martyr who lived during the 5th century in Alexandria, during the reign of Emperor Zeno. Hagiographer Sabine Baring-Gould states that Theodora's story might have been embellished and that her biography was probably pieced
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September 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)Sep. 10 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - Sep. 12
Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Pakistan)Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a barrister, statesman, and the founder of Pakistan. He served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the independence of Pakistan on 14 August 1947, and then as Pakistan's first governor-general until his death a 
Emergency Number Day (United States)U.S. law provides for the declaration of selected public observances by the President of the United States as designated by Congress or by the discretion of the President. Generally the President will provide a statement about the purpose and significance of t
Enkutatash falls on this day if it is not a leap year. Celebrated on the first day of Mäskäräm. (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rastafari)Enkutatash is a New Year holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is celebrated on Meskerem 1 on the Ethiopian calendar, which is 11 September according to the Gregorian calendar.
National Day (Catalonia)The National Day of Catalonia, also known as the Diada, is a day-long festival in Catalonia and one of its official national symbols, celebrated annually on 11 September. It is one of the public holidays in Catalonia.
Nayrouz (Coptic Orthodox Church), September 12 on leap years.Nayrouz is a feast when martyrs and confessors are commemorated within the Coptic Orthodox Church. Celebrated on September 11, the day is both the start of the Coptic new year and its first month, Thout. Nayrouz is also commemorated by Ethiopian Christians who
September 11 attacks-related observances (United States):
National Day of Service and RemembranceThe September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a federally-recognized National Day of Service that happens in the United States on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Originally founded by the 9/11 nonprofit 9/
September 11 attacks-related observances (United States):
Patriot DayIn the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the victims killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.
Teachers' Day (Argentina)
Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers. It may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. This is one of the most celebrated days and the primary
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on September 11?
22 observances are celebrated on September 11 around the world: Battle of Tendra Day (Russia), Christian feast days: Blessed Francesco Bonifacio, Christian feast days: Deiniol, Christian feast days: Felix, Regula, and Exuperantius, Christian feast days: Harry Burleigh (Episcopal Church), Christian feast days: John Gabriel Perboyre (one of Martyr Saints of China). The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on September 11?
80 documented historical events happened on September 11, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: First War of Scottish Independence: Scottish forces under Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated English troops at the Battle of Stirling Bridge on the River Forth. On the same day, in another year: Cromwellian conquest of Ireland: Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army ended the Siege of Drogheda, took over the town and massacred its garrison. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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