What is celebrated on June 12 in Ukraine and the world
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Ukraine congratulates stock market workers, while the world fights against child labor. June 12 also marks Superman Day and the feast day of saints.
This summer day is marked by important global initiatives for the protection of children's rights, Ukrainian professional holidays, as well as a strict day of fasting in the Orthodox calendar, reports UNN.
Stock Market Worker's Day in Ukraine
This is an official professional holiday established by a presidential decree in 2008. It is celebrated by specialists who ensure the functioning of the securities market, investment bankers, brokers, and analysts. The date was not chosen by chance: it was on June 12, 1990, that the legislative body of the then-Ukrainian SSR adopted the decision to transition to a market economy.
World Day Against Child Labour
An important international date established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002. The purpose of this day is to draw the attention of governments, businesses, and society to the horrific problem of child exploitation. According to statistics, millions of children in the world are still deprived of a normal childhood and access to education, and are forced to work in dangerous conditions.
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International Day of the Shia Peace March
A day dedicated to calls for global peace, tolerance, and countering religious extremism.
Red Rose Day
A beautiful summer holiday dedicated to the most famous and popular flower in the world. It is a wonderful occasion to give a bouquet to a loved one or to plant a new rose bush in the garden.
International Falafel Day
A gastronomic holiday honoring a traditional Middle Eastern dish — fried balls of ground chickpeas with spices. This holiday is especially popular among vegetarians and vegans around the world.
Superman Day
A holiday for comic book fans. Although the first Superman comic was released in April 1938, DC Comics officially declared June 12 as Superman Day in 2013 to honor the character's 75th anniversary and the release of the film "Man of Steel."
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Friday of the Apostles' Fast (Petrivka)
The fifth day of the summer fast continues. Since Wednesday and Friday are traditionally days of strict fasting, those believers who follow the church statute are expected to abstain from meat, dairy products, eggs, as well as dishes with added vegetable oil (dry eating or hot food without oil is permitted).
Commemoration Day of Venerable Onuphrius the Great and Peter of Athos
According to the new (Revised Julian) calendar, which the OCU and the UGCC have transitioned to, two prominent holy ascetics are honored on this day. Onuphrius the Great lived in the 4th century and spent 60 years in the desert in prayer and strict asceticism. Peter of Athos was the first hermit to settle on Mount Athos (Holy Mountain) in the 7th century.