February 2: Groundhog Day
February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.
February 4: Sri Lankan National Day
The holiday primarily celebrates Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule on this day in 1948 but is also a day to remember Sri Lanka’s struggle for independence from various regimes.
February 6: Waitangi Day
New Zealand’s National Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi – New Zealand’ s founding document
February 11: National Foundation Day
Japan’s National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC
February 14: St. Valentine’s Day
Three different saints named Valentine are recognised by the Catholic Church. Valentine may not be the luckiest of names, as all three of the saints are martyrs.
February 18: Isra & Mi’raj Night
Isra and Mi’raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
February 20: Presidents’ Day
The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington’s birthday.
February 20: Carnival
each year, the streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
February 21: Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before the start of Lent, came to North America as a French Catholic tradition
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