Netherlands Edition

March 20, 2027

Eid al-Fitr leads today's complete edition for Netherlands.

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A father adjusts his son's shirt as they sit together celebrating Eid indoors with festive lights and food.
World Calendar Day

Eid al-Fitr

The end of Ramadan. In Iraq, the celebration begins with the Eid prayer at the mosque, followed by family visits, new clothes, and the distribution of Eidi (gift money) to children. The Iraqi Eid table includes kleicha (date-filled pastries), and every family has a recipe that is better than their neighbor's. The kleicha debate is the Iraqi equivalent of the bagel debate: round or flat, date or walnut, and the correct answer is whatever your grandmother made. . 2026: Mar 31. 2027: Mar 20.

Detailed macro shot of cherry blossoms viewed through a magnifying glass, emphasizing nature's beauty.
Regional/Cultural Day

Lente

The spring equinox is celebrated with the arrival of the tulip season, and the flower fields in the Bollenstreek begin to bloom. The Netherlands produces over 12 billion tulip bulbs per year, and the tulip is the national flower. The tulip was introduced to the Netherlands from Turkey in the 16th century, and the Dutch tulip mania of 1637 was one of the first speculative bubbles in history. At the peak of the mania, a single tulip bulb could cost as much as a house on the canals of Amsterdam. The spring equinox also marks the start of the cycling season, and the Dutch take to the roads on their bicycles (there are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with 23 million bicycles for 17 million people).

A solitary deer stands gracefully in a lush Belarusian meadow, surrounded by a tranquil forest.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Belarus Day

You encounter European bison, wolves, and lynx as the most iconic wildlife native to Belarus. You commonly see cats and dogs as pets in Belarusian households, with Russian Blue cats being particularly popular. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Detailed close-up of the Turkmenistan flag with its intricate patterns and vibrant colors.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Turkmenistan Day

You celebrate Turkmenistan's renowned hand-knotted carpets and the state-owned Balkan Sarapy brand, which represents centuries of nomadic weaving traditions passed down through generations. You recognize how these carpets are woven into the national identity, appearing in government buildings and homes as symbols of Turkmen heritage and craftsmanship.