Sant Namdev's Birth Anniversary

 

Namdev, transliterated as Nam Dayv, Namdeo, Namadeva, born on c. 26 October 1270, was a Marathi Vaishnava saint from Narsi, Hingoli, Maharashtra, Medieval India within the Varkari tradition of Hinduism. He was as a devotee of the deity Vithoba of Pandharpur.

Namdev was influenced by Vaishnavism and became widely known in India for his devotional songs set to music (bhajan-kirtans). His philosophy contains both nirguna brahman and saguna brahman elements, with Vedanta themes. Namdev's legacy is remembered in modern times in the Varkari tradition, along with those of other gurus, with masses of people walking together in biannual pilgrimages to Pandharpur in Maharashtra.  He is also recognised in the North Indian traditions of the Dadu Panthis, Kabir Panthis and Sikhs.

Some hymns of Namdev are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.

National Hug a Sheep Day 2024

National Hug a Sheep Day is celebrated annually on the last Saturday in October. This year, it falls on October 26. This unconventional holiday has been around since 2010. Sheep have been around forever and are out there offering you the coziest socks, the warmest sweaters, and some of the tastiest cheese outside of a cattle farm. It’s no wonder sheep get a day all to themselves. National Hug a Sheep Day encourages you to appreciate sheep for all the good things they bring into your life. You don’t need to own sheep to join the celebration. Visit a petting zoo or ask your farmer friend to invite you over for some quality hugging time.

Pablo Picasso's Birth Anniversary

 

Pablo Picasso, born on 25 October 1881, in Málaga, Spain, was a Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer. He was one of the greatest and most-influential artists of the 20th century and the creator (with Georges Braque) of Cubism.

The enormous body of Picasso’s work remains, and the legend lives on—a tribute to the vitality of the “disquieting” Spaniard with the “sombre…piercing” eyes who superstitiously believed that work would keep him alive. For nearly 80 of his 91 years, Picasso devoted himself to an artistic production that contributed significantly to and paralleled the whole development of modern art in the 20th century.

World Lemur Day 2024

 

World Lemur Day is celebrated on the last Friday of October and this year, the holiday is scheduled to fall on October 25. The objective of this holiday is to raise awareness about the need to preserve this endangered species, and to celebrate its unique attributes. The holiday was first observed in 2014, when it was founded by Jonah Ratsimmbazafy in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Since then, zoos and animal rights organizations across the globe have been celebrating this particular event. World Lemur Day is celebrated in tandem with the World Lemur Festival.

Global Champagne Day 2024

 

Global Champagne Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Friday in October and this year, it falls on October 25. The beverage is a sparkling wine that originated and is produced in the Champagne wine region of France. Most champagne is produced with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes; although smaller amounts of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Fromenteau in Champagne), Arbane, and Petit Meslier are also used. Traditionally, it is served in a champagne flute, whose characteristics include a long stem with a tall, narrow bowl, thin sides, and an etched bottom. It’s usually reserved for celebrations, especially New Year’s Day, right as the year begins, and the winners of racing competitions tend to spray champagne at each other and the crowd.

World Pasta Day

 

Pasta, which means 'dough' in Italian, is the symbol of the cuisine that takes many shapes and is considered to be one of the most popular dishes in the world. Pasta, traditionally made from an unleavened dough comprising durum wheat flour, eggs, and water, has been celebrated as a healthy and sustainable food across the world since 1998, with a day dedicated to its taste, nutritive value, culinary legacy, and versatility on October 25th every year as World Pasta Day. This day highlights not only pasta’s Italian roots but also its global journey, as it continues to evolve and adapt across different cuisines.

 

International Artist Day

We celebrate International Artist Day on October 25. Art as a creative human expression encapsulates myriad things. It portrays the beauty of life or a bitter reality. It records history, revolutions, rebellions, and sometimes is a means to escape them. In short, there is no history or culture without art. This day celebrates all forms of art — paintings, sculpture, photography, architecture, music, and more.

Canadian artist, Chris MacClure started International Artist Day in 2004. Since then, October 25th has been a day dedicated to celebrating all the contributions artists have given to society.

The day also celebrates one of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso who was born on October 25th, 1881.