02APR2018 - Holiday Today - Argentina, Iran
Argentina - Malvinas Day
Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War, typically referred to as Malvinas Day, is a public holiday in Argentina. It is observed annually on April 2.
The name of the holiday refers to the Falkland Islands that are known as the Malvinas Islands in Argentina. It honors the memory of Argentinian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Falklands War, which began when Argentina occupied the archipelago on April 2, 1982. The occupation lasted for ten weeks and resulted in death of 649 Argentinians.
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Iran - Sizdah Be-dar (Nature Day)
On the 13th day of the month of Farvardin, Iranians celebrate a festival known as Sizdah Be-dar, also referred to as Nature Day. It is a public holiday in Iran that falls on April 2 in the Gregorian calendar.
Sizdah Be-dar is an ancient Persian festival that dates back to the era of mythological king Jamshid, who is believed to have celebrated it together with his people. It is an outdoor festival that celebrates family and friendship.
Ancient Iranians also believed that on this day, the demon of drought was defeated by the angel of rain. They sacrificed sheep and cooked kebab to celebrate the demon's defeat.




