What is celebrated on July 6 in Ukraine and the world

This day brings one of the most tender holidays to the world, an important medical date, as well as the traditional start of Kupala rituals for those who follow the old calendar style, UNN writes.

World Kissing Day

An unofficial but very popular global holiday that originated in Great Britain in the 19th century and was later approved by the UN. Its purpose is to remind people of the simple pleasure and importance of a kiss as an expression of love, tenderness, and respect, not just as a social formality. Moreover, it has been scientifically proven that kissing reduces stress levels and stimulates the production of endorphins.

World Cardiologist Day

A professional holiday for doctors who save our hearts. The purpose of this day is not only to congratulate specialists but also to raise public awareness about the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, which remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

World Zoonoses Day

A serious medical and ecological date. It was on July 6, 1885, that the prominent French microbiologist Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first rabies vaccine to a boy who had been bitten by a rabid dog. This day draws attention to diseases transmitted from animals to humans.

National Fried Chicken Day

A gastronomic holiday that originated in the United States but quickly became popular worldwide. A great excuse to treat yourself to a hearty dinner with a crispy crust at the start of the work week.

Commemoration Day of Saint Sisois the Great

According to the new (New Julian) calendar, which the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church have adopted, today honors Saint Sisois — an Egyptian hermit monk (5th century) who spent 60 years in the desert, was renowned for deep humility, and, according to tradition, had the gift of healing and even raising the dead.

For those who follow the old (Julian) calendar: July 6 commemorates the martyr Agrippina, known in folk tradition as Agrafena the Bather. This evening, according to the old style, the celebration of Ivan Kupala begins. Those who have not yet switched to the new calendar traditionally weave wreaths, light bonfires, and search for the fern flower tonight.