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January 15, 2027

Pearl Diving Heritage Day leads today's complete edition for Qatar.

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A diver in a vintage red diving suit with surface-supplied air, submerged underwater.
Regional/Cultural Day

Pearl Diving Heritage Day

A day of remembrance for Qatar's pearl diving past, before oil transformed the nation. For centuries, pearl diving was the backbone of the Qatari economy. Divers (ghais) would descend up to 40 meters without breathing apparatus, using a nose clip (fita) and a stone weight (hajar) to reach the oyster beds. The diving season lasted from June to September, and crews of 40-60 men lived on dhows for months. Pearl divers faced shark attacks, drowning, and the bends. The best pearls came from the waters around Halul Island, and a single perfect pearl could be worth more than a year's wages. Today the pearl diving heritage is kept alive through reenactments at the Pearl Diving Festival in Katara Cultural Village, where young Qataris learn the old songs (nahma) that divers sang to keep rhythm and courage.

Two waterbucks lying in the dry grasslands of South Africa, showcasing their natural habitat.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of South Africa Day

You encounter the iconic African lions, African elephants, and Cape buffalo across South Africa's national parks and reserves. You commonly see pet dogs, cats, and parrots kept as household companions throughout South African homes. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

From above of various vegetables including pepper beets cabbage tomatoes greens potato zucchini and carrot at bazaar
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Central African Republic Day

You understand that the Central African Republic is known for high-grade diamonds and quality hardwood timber as its signature exports, products that have shaped the nation's economy and global trade relationships. You recognize that these raw materials represent both the country's natural wealth and the complex economic forces that depend on them.