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May 15, 2027

Yawm al-Nakba leads today's complete edition for Palestine.

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Explore traditional Arabian decor at a vibrant outdoor market in Saudi Arabia.
Regional/Cultural Day

Yawm al-Nakba

The anniversary of the 1948 Nakba : the catastrophe : when over 700,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes and became refugees. Over 400 villages were destroyed. The day is observed with rallies, protests, the sounding of sirens, and the reading of village names that no longer exist. The Nakba is not just history; it is the present : over 5 million Palestinians are still refugees. Keys to lost homes are carried in processions as symbols of the right of return. Al-Nakba memory is preserved in oral history, in poetry, in the names given to children : names of villages that exist now only in memory. The day is both remembrance and demand: the right of return.

Close-up of an alpine ibex resting on a rocky cliff in Vanoise National Park.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of France Day

You recognize the gray wolf, Eurasian brown bear, and European badger as France's distinctive native wildlife. You observe that French households most commonly keep dogs, cats, and rabbits as beloved domestic pets. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Three traditional yerba mate cups with bombillas on a vibrant cloth indoors.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Paraguay Day

You drink terere, a cold herbal beverage served in gourds, and you consume products like Tereré brands and Paraguayan yerba mate from companies like Establecimiento Las Marías. You know that yerba mate culture defines daily social rituals and represents Paraguay's indigenous and colonial heritage.