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Ahoi Ashtami traditionally occurs mid-fall in October or November, a mother-son observance in the Hindu faith. Mothers of sons awaken before dawn, place pristine water into a mud container called a kora karawa and pray to the goddess Ahoi. The women then fast (vrat) for the entire day. Mothers believe fasting coupled with prayers endows their male children with good luck. At nightfall, the mother’s fast is broken with fruit. She continues to pray, offering pure water from the kora karawa to the stars in the sky and making an offering of sweets to a wall painted with the image of the goddess. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Oct

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Intl. (US-NM): October 5-13

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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the premier international ballooning event, powered by the perfect October climate and a phenomenon called the "Albuquerque Box" (a combination of weather patterns and geographic landscape, the box allows balloonists to control and even retrace their adventure). The place to be in October is Balloon Fiesta Park. The 360-acre Park with 100 acres of grass and booths boasts balloons and concessions selling everything from traditional New Mexican food to balloon memorabilia. Each year balloon teams from around the world participate in the event, and news coverage originates from more than 50 countries. It has become the most photographed event in the world. This event first ran in 1972. #BalloonFiesta

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Oct

Alex Odeh Day (1985): October 11

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SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE ASSASSINATION OF A CIVIL RIGHTS. ADVOCATE: ALEX ODEH DAY Alex Odeh, an American human rights activist of Palestinian origin and the regional director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), was assassinated when the group's offices in Santa Ana, California, were bombed on October 11, 1985. The FBI quickly identified the terrorist group, the Jewish Defense League (JDL), as the primary suspect, linking the attack to a series of other bombings committed by the group during the 1970s and 1980s. Odeh’s assassination is believed to be in retaliation for his public defense of Palestinians following the 1985 hijacking of the ship the Achille Lauro. As the event became known, Israeli spokespeople immediately and falsely accused the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) of the hijacking. However, after weeks of investigation and based on overwhelming evidence, it became clear the PLO had nothing to do with it. Odeh appeared in national media and on national television, refuting that the hijacking was a Palestinian-led operation. He was assassinated shortly thereafter in 1985. Odeh would be proven correct in 1992. The PLO was not responsible for the Achille Lauro hijacking nor the death of disabled American Leon Klinghoffer during the action. This fact became known in the year of the publication of the exposé book "Profits of War" (page 122) by former Israeli Defense Forces Senior Intelligence Officer Ari Ben-Menashe. Ben-Menashe had direct knowledge of the event and made it clear that the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) had nothing to do with the Achille Lauro hijacking. It was, he disclosed, a black flag operation by Israeli intelligence designed to place blame and delegitimize the PLO. At the time, the Palestinian cause was gaining sympathy, and international support for Israel's actions was waning. Israel reversed this trend by presenting the hijacking as a terrorist act by Palestinians. ESCAPING JUSTICE Robert and Rochelle Manning, Keith Fuchs and Andy Green are the people suspected of the bombing and Odeh's assassination. The Mannings were known to the FBI as JDL terrorists. Individually and through associations, the group amassed a significant list of attacks against Arab Americans and related organizations in the United States beginning in the late 1960s. After the Odeh assassination, the suspects fled the United States for Israel and became part of the West Bank settler movement. Mr. Manning was extradited to the United States in 1993 from Israel and was sentenced to 30 years for an unrelated terrorist attack. The US Government paroled him in October 2023. His wife died in an Israeli prison, also incarcerated for unrelated terrorist acts. Fuchs and Green have never faced justice and continue to live free in Israel. Green, also known as Baruch Ben Yosef, is a leading figure in the blockades preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza (a war crime) during the current genocide. Despite solid evidence and their identification as the terrorists responsible for the assassination, none have been charged with Odeh’s murder. ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF A US CONGRESSMAN Following the assassination of Odeh, the JDL remained active in the United States. In 2001, the group bombed newly elected California Congressman Darryl Issa’s offices. He, too, is of Arab descent and, like Odeh (and 35% of Arab Americans), Christian. Issa survived, became a successful tech entrepreneur and continues to serve in the House of Representatives. The ADC established Alex Odeh Day to honor his legacy as they seek accountability for his murder and recognition of his contributions to human rights.

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Oct

All Hallows Eve: October 30

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All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day are Christian observances first declared by the Catholic Church in the eighth century AD. It is a time of feasting during the day to honor those sainted and soon to be sainted. In England, it was a time of penance to reflect on the souls of those sanctioned to purgatory. Through quiet vigil, it's hoped that trapped souls will be released into the kingdom of heaven. The time of the year is the precipice of fall into winter, representing the end of the summer harvest, the beginning of winter, and preparation for renewal in the spring. It is a metaphor for transitioning from life to death to eternal life and salvation.

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Oct

Alphabet Day (KR) (1446): October 9

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October 9, 1446, King Sejong (Yi Dynasty) created the 24-character phonetic alphabet of Korea called Hangul. It allowed people speaking other languages to write out the sounds of the words represented by characters in Korean, making it easier to communicate with different cultures and learn how to speak Korean.

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Oct

American Indian Heritage Day, (US-AL): October 14

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The State of Alabama changed Columbus Day into American Indian Heritage Day in 2000, a statewide holiday on the 2nd Monday of October.

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Oct

Amputee Awareness Week (AU): October 4-11

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National Amputee Awareness Week raises awareness of amputation and provides an opportunity for individuals to tell their stories. This week is about demonstrating support for amputees in their life journey, providing treatment and support to participants, and educating the public about life as an amputee.

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Oct

Angel Food Cake Day, Ntl.: October 10

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Angel Food Cake Day celebrates the American dessert. This spongy white cake uses egg whites and cream of tartar rather than butter to create its unique light texture. The first known reference to the cake is in the 1839 cookbook “The Kentucky Housewife” by Lettice Bryan.

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Oct

Animal Day, World (1931): October 4

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The mission of World Animal Day is to 'raise the status of animals to improve welfare standards around the globe.' To achieve this, animal welfare organizations, community groups, youth and children's clubs, businesses, and individuals organize events celebrating World Animal Day. Involvement is growing at an astonishing rate, and it's now widely accepted and celebrated in various ways in many countries, with no regard to nationality, religion, faith, or political ideology. Events organized under the World Animal Day umbrella are publicized on the organizer's website and advertised using the World Animal Day brand and logo through global branding, whether grassroots or corporate.

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Oct

Animal Safety and Protection Month, Ntl.: October

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National Animal Safety and Protection Month promotes first aid and health care awareness for pets and animals. It is a joint promotion between Vita Bone and the American Red Cross.

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Oct

Anti-Poverty Week, (AU): October 13-19

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Based upon the "Ten Principles of Fair Trade" and the "17 Sustainable Development Goals," Anti-Poverty Week in Australia seeks to: Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and Encourage research, discussion, and action to address these problems, including steps for individuals, communities, organizations, and governments. The Australian Anti-poverty Week falls during the week of the United Nations International Anti-poverty Day on October 17 each year.

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Antidepressant Death Awareness Month: October

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Whether self-induced through suicide or a victim of side effects, Antidepressant Death Awareness Month is a month to remember all those who have been injured or killed at the hands of someone taking or on antidepressants.

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Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month (AU): October

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Over 3 million Australians struggle with anxiety or depression each year. Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month in October focuses on care and resources for families and those suffering.

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APAC Health Conference and Exhibition (KR): October 1-4

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HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition focuses on health technology and its uses in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. The conference helps organizations embrace digital transformation and learn from experts and exhibitors who inspire and innovate in advancing healthcare system transformation.

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Apple Betty Day: October 5

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An Apple Betty is an apple pie without the crust, using sugar/butter crumbles instead. Some may refer to it as a cobbler or crumble. National Apple Betty Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor.

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