Today, September 21, is the International Day of Peace. Believers honor the memory of the holy apostle Kondrat. There are 101 days left until the New Year.
September 21, 2024 – Saturday. 941st day of the war in Ukraine.
What kind of church holiday is it today?
September 21 in the church calendar – the day of memory of the holy apostle Kondrat. He was one of the 70 apostles who preached the Word of God after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He preached in Athens and Magnesia (the eastern peninsula of Thessaly) and was the bishop of Athens. Thanks to his sermons, many pagans were converted to Christianity, which caused hatred among those who remained faithful to pagan beliefs.
What not to do on September 21
- You can’t make intrigues, scandals, quarrels.
- Do not borrow or lend anything.
- It is forbidden to be lazy.
Folk signs and traditions for September 21
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- they looked at what day it is today: the leaves fell from the trees early – winter will come early;
- a red dawn – expect rainy or windy weather;
- clear weather – to warm autumn;
- there are many cones on the fir tree – next year there will be many berries and nuts;
- there are a lot of cobwebs on the trees – to warm weather.
On September 21, there are a lot of cobwebs on the trees – before the warm weather / Photo: Unsplash
Usually, on this day, the peasants worked a lot, went to fertilize the land in the garden or field. And they were engaged in threshing grain from the new harvest.
Name day: how to name a child born on September 21
What are today’s birthdays: Andriy, Valentin, Vasyl, Volodymyr, Danylo, Dmytro, Ivan, Joseph, Konstantin, Nestor, Oleksandr, Peter.
The talisman of a person born on September 21 is chrysoprase. A variety of chalcedony, which is distinguished by a juicy green color. It has long been believed that chrysoprase inspires creativity and reveals a person’s natural talents.
Born on this day:
- 1866 – English writer Herbert Wells;
- 1885 — Ukrainian composer, pianist Thomas de Hartmann;
- 1965 — Ukrainian biathlete, Olympic Games participant Valentyn Dzyma.
Commemorative dates of September 21
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for September 21:
- 1922 – American President Warren Harding supports the idea of creating a Jewish state in Palestine;
- 1933 – the trial of communists accused of setting fire to the Reichstag begins in Leipzig;
- 1940 — in London, a decision is made to use the subway as a bomb shelter;
- 1940 — the Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater was opened;
- 1991 — at the referendum, 99% of voters voted for the independence of Armenia;
- 1998 – a recording of the interrogation of US President Bill Clinton in the Monica Lewinsky case is shown on American television;
- 2000 – American singer Barbra Streisand announces that she is leaving the stage;
- 2019 — the Ukrainian festival “Comic Con Ukraine 2019” starts in Kyiv;
- 2022 — Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a failed attempt to seize Ukraine, announces mobilization.
Weather for September 21
Today, September 21, it is clear in Kyiv, without precipitation. The weather is clear in Lviv, no precipitation is expected. It is clear in Kharkiv, without precipitation. The weather is clear in Odesa, no precipitation is expected.
The air temperature in Kyiv is +24 during the day and +15 at night. In Lviv — +22 during the day and +10 at night. In Kharkiv – +24 during the day and +13 at night. In Odesa, it is +24 during the day and +16 at night.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
September 21 is the International Day of Peace and the Day of Peace in Ukraine / Photo: Unsplash
September 21 is celebrated in Ukraine Day of the pharmaceutical worker. It falls annually on the third Saturday of September. This professional holiday was established by the decree of the President of Ukraine in 1999 in support of the initiative of the Ministry of Health. This day recognizes the significant contribution of pharmaceutical industry workers to public health. More than 350,000 pharmacists, pharmacists and other representatives of this industry work in Ukraine. They provide the population with necessary medicines and help maintain people’s health.
Also on September 21 Day of the inventor and rationalizer of Ukraine. It also falls on the third Saturday of September. This professional holiday was established by the decree of the President of Ukraine in 1994. The holiday recognizes the important contribution of inventors, rationalizers, engineering and scientific workers to the development of the innovative potential of the country. Various events are held on this day, including exhibitions, conferences and awards for the best inventors and rationalizers.
And September 21 International Day of Peace and Day of Peace in Ukraine. This holiday was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981 in order to strengthen the idea of peace among all countries and peoples. Initially, this day was celebrated on the third Tuesday of September, but since 2002 it has been moved to September 21. The International Day of Peace is a symbol of hope and compassion for millions of people around the world who seek an end to armed conflict and a world without war. On this day, the UN calls for a global ceasefire and non-violence.
September 21 is celebrated World cleaning day. It is a global movement that mobilizes millions of volunteers in more than 190 countries to clean up their local communities from trash and waste. This day was launched in 2018, and since then it has become an important event to raise awareness about the problem of environmental pollution and the need for responsible waste management. The main goal of the event is to unite people to work together to keep our planet clean.
Also on September 21 Software Freedom Day. It falls on the third Saturday of September. This day was started in 2004 to raise awareness of Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) and its benefits.
And September 21 Surgeon’s Day in Ukraine. This professional holiday was established to recognize the important role of surgeons in preserving the health and lives of people. Surgery is one of the most difficult and responsible medical specialties. Surgeons save lives every day, performing complex operations and making important decisions during critical situations. On this day, various events are held in Ukraine, including solemn meetings, conferences and awarding of the best surgeons.
September 21 World Bone Marrow Donor Day. Occurs annually on the third Saturday of September. This holiday was started to raise awareness about the importance of donating bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cells, which can save the lives of people with serious blood disorders.
September 21 is also celebrated World Juice Day. This holiday was launched by the International Fruit Juice Association (IFU) in 2010 to promote the benefits of juices and a healthy lifestyle.
And September 21 Day of European cooperation. This holiday was started to emphasize the importance of cooperation between European countries and regions. About 30 countries join the celebration and it is supported by such organizations as the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions.
September 21 Day of zero emissions. This holiday was started in 2008 with the aim of drawing attention to the problem of atmospheric pollution and the need to reduce emissions of harmful substances.
Also on September 21 Mini golf day. This holiday was started to popularize minigolf, which is a simplified version of traditional golf. Mini golf originated in the 19th century in Scotland, where it was created so that women could play golf without violating the social norms of that time.
And September 21 World Thanksgiving Day. This holiday was started in 1965 in Hawaii during an international meeting, where they decided to set aside one day of the year to officially express gratitude and respect for all the beautiful things in the world.
September 21 is celebrated International Banana Festival. This holiday is dedicated to one of the most popular fruits in the world – the banana. The festival aims to popularize bananas and their beneficial properties, as well as to raise awareness of their importance in nutrition and culture.
Also on September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day. This holiday was started in 1994 at the initiative of the International Organization to fight Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s Disease International) to raise awareness about this disease and support patients and their families.
And September 21 International Coastal Cleaning Day. It falls on the third Saturday of September. The day is an important global event to preserve and protect our oceans, waves and beaches. Millions of volunteers around the world come together to clean up litter from beaches and waterways, reduce marine pollution and protect marine life.
September 21 is celebrated International Day of Combating Monoculture Plantations. This holiday was started in 2004 during a meeting of a community network that actively opposed industrial tree plantations in Brazil.
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