Mauritius Edition
World Clean Water Habit Day leads today's complete edition for Mauritius.
Daily Edition
Official observances, world days, local context, and everyday celebrations for people who need something worth reading, sharing, or talking about today.
A day for checking the small daily routines that keep water respected, conserved, and safely shared at home and in public life.
The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, and it is the most important day of the festival. The celebration includes the Ayudha Puja (the worship of tools and implements), and the devotees place their tools, books, and vehicles before the goddess for blessing. The day is also the occasion for the Kanya Puja (the worship of nine young girls), and the girls are invited to the house and fed with puri, halwa, and chana. The Maha Navami is observed by every Hindu family in Mauritius, and the temples are crowded with worshippers. . 2026: Sep 22. 2027: Oct 11.
You experience Tonga's distinctive animals including humpback whales that migrate through its waters, sea turtles, tropical seabirds, and flying foxes native to the islands. You observe that Tongan households typically keep dogs, cats, pigs, and chickens as pets and livestock. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.