August 3 combines the carefree nature of summer with deep history. While the world enjoys juicy World Watermelon Day, the international community commemorates the victims of the Yazidi genocide. In Ukraine, according to the new church calendar, the Venerables Isaac, Dalmatus, and Faustus are remembered, reports UNN.
World Watermelon Day
One of the most beloved gastronomic holidays of summer. It originated in the United States, where watermelon is an essential attribute of summer picnics, but quickly became popular worldwide. It's a great reason to enjoy this sweet and refreshing berry.
National Grab Some Nuts Day
An unofficial holiday in the United States that encourages adding a handful of any nuts—almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, or walnuts—to your diet, as they are a tasty and very healthy source of vitamins and energy.
Clean Your Floors Day
A humorous and motivating household holiday that reminds us that a clean floor is the foundation of coziness at home.
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Yazidi Genocide Remembrance Day
A tragic date honoring the memory of Yazidis who suffered at the hands of ISIS terrorists in northern Iraq in 2014.
Pidjiguiti Day in Guinea-Bissau
A national day of remembrance for the 1959 dockworkers' strike, brutally suppressed by Portuguese authorities, which became a catalyst for the country's struggle for independence.
World CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day
A day to draw attention to an extremely rare genetic disease.
Esther Day
An unofficial holiday popular among fans of writer John Green (author of "The Fault in Our Stars"). It is dedicated to Esther Earl, a girl who fought cancer, and encourages people to tell friends and family about their love for them on this day.
Commemoration Day of the Venerables Isaac, Dalmatus, and Faustus
According to the new calendar, on August 3, the memory of early Christian saints and abbots of the Dalmatian monastery is honored. Also on this day, the Venerable Anthony the Roman is remembered.
In folk tradition, the holiday was often called "Anton the Whirlwind" or "Isaac the Raspberry Man." Traditionally, strong winds often blew on this day. According to folk belief: whatever the wind is on Anton's day, such will be the winter. Also, at this time, late raspberries were widely harvested.
For those who follow the old calendar: on August 3, the memory of the Prophet Ezekiel and the Venerables Simeon and John is honored (according to the new style, this holiday was celebrated on July 21). In folk tradition, the day was often called "Onuphrius the Silent" (in honor of the Venerable Onuphrius of the Caves). Traditionally, on this day, people tried to work in silence, avoiding unnecessary conversations.