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107th day and 15th week in 2011
Zodiac: Aries (3/21 - 4/20) ♈
Chinese year: rabbit 兔
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Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon, is a time to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha, and to reflect on the timeless teachings of compassion and enlightenment. This event invites you to delve into the profound wisdom and spirituality of Buddhism. Join in the celebration of Vesak as a symbol of peace, inner transformation, and unity among diverse communities. Through meditation, teachings, and cultural expressions, let's illuminate our hearts with the essence of Buddha's teachings and embrace the universal values of love, kindness, and mindfulness.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a significant Christian observance that falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, as described in the Bible, when crowds greeted Him by waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the road to honor Him as a king.
This day marks the beginning of Holy Week, a period of reflection and devotion leading up to Easter. Palm Sunday services often include the blessing of palm branches, which are distributed to the congregation, followed by a procession into the church to reenact Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
Orthodox Palm Sunday
Orthodox Palm Sunday, celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Christians, marks the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The day is also known as "Entry into Jerusalem Sunday" and is observed on the Sunday before Easter. Orthodox Christians commemorate the event by carrying palm branches and participating in processions, symbolizing the crowd's welcome of Jesus with palm leaves. Church services include special prayers, hymns, and the blessing of palm branches. Orthodox Palm Sunday serves as a joyous and festive prelude to Holy Week, as the faithful reflect on the significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and anticipate the events leading to his crucifixion and resurrection.
Day Information
This day was 4972 days ago, today is 11/26/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is full moon, age 13.9 days, new moon May 2, full moon April 17.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2011-04-17T01:28:53-07:00
UTC date and time: 2011-04-17 08:28:53
Unix time: 1303028933
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sunset: 7:26 PM
At zenith: 12:52 PM
Length of day: 13h 8m
Births anniversaries
J. P. Morgan
Born in 1837, 174 years ago. John Pierpont Morgan, American financier and investment banker