Happy Valentines ๐ Day
Today, February 14, 2025, is celebrated as Valentineโs Day, a global holiday honoring love and affection. Traditionally, people express their feelings through exchanging cards, flowers, chocolates, and other gifts. Over centuries, this Christian feast day honoring Saint Valentine has transformed into a significant cultural and commercial event.On this date, several other observances and holidays are celebrated internationally:- **Shab-e-Barat:** An Islamic observance known as the โNight of Records,โ during which Muslims believe that God records individualsโ destinies for the coming year based on their past deeds.- **Imam Mahdiโs Birthday:** In Iran, this day commemorates the birth of Imam Mahdi, the twelfth and final Imam in Twelver Shia Islam.- **Rafik Hariri Memorial Day:** Observed in Lebanon, this day marks the anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on February 14, 2005.- **Statehood Day:** In the United States, both Arizona and Oregon celebrate their admission to the Union on this day.- **International Book Giving Day:** A volunteer initiative aimed at increasing childrenโs access to and enthusiasm for books by encouraging people worldwide to gift books to children.- **National Organ Donor Day:** In the United States, this day focuses on raising awareness about organ donation and honoring donors who have given the gift of life to others.These observances showcase the diverse cultural, religious, and historical significance of February 14 across different regions and communities worldwide.
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