September 30th, 1974

International Translation Day is celebrated to recognize the role of professional translation in connecting nations and fostering understanding, cooperation, and peace. This day highlights the important work of translators and interpreters in breaking down language barriers and facilitating dialogue and understanding in a variety of fields including literature, science, and politics. Events on this day often include seminars, workshops, and networking events for translation and interpreting professionals. The day is also an opportunity to celebrate linguistic diversity and to promote the training and development of translators and interpreters. It's a celebration of the art and skill of translation and its vital contribution to promoting a more inclusive and connected world.

Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyous Jewish festival that commemorates the wandering of the Israelites in the desert for 40 years and celebrates the gathering of the harvest. The holiday lasts for seven days, during which families build and dwell in temporary structures called sukkahs. These sukkahs, often beautifully decorated with fruits, flowers, and other natural materials, symbolize the temporary shelters used by the Israelites and represent reliance on God. Sukkot is a time of hospitality and communal gathering, where meals are shared in the sukkah, and it's customary to welcome guests. The festival also includes the waving of the lulav and etrog, important agricultural symbols. Sukkot combines the celebration of nature's bounty with a reflection on gratitude and dependence on divine protection.