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World Creativity and Innovation Day, observed on 21 April, aims to raise awareness about the importance of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. Creativity can be interpreted in various ways, encompassing artistic expression and problem-solving for economic, social, and sustainable development. The creative economy, which encompasses activities based on human creativity, intellectual property, knowledge, and technology, is a transformative sector with significant income generation, job creation, and export earnings. The creative industries, including audiovisual products, design, new media, performing arts, publishing, and visual arts, contribute to sustainable development, cultural identity, innovation, and social inclusivity. They also promote dialogue and understanding among different communities and provide opportunities for developing countries to participate in high-growth areas of the global economy.

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Apr

Eid al-Fitr (M): April 21/22

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Eid al-Fitr (the festival of breaking fast) is one of the most important holidays in Islam. This three-day event celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food, water, tobacco, sex, and other cultural activities from sunrise to sunset for 28 days. Observing the fast during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Eid al Fitr marks the end of the fast and is a family celebration equivalent in festivities to Christmas in Christianity or Chinese New Year in China. Gifts are exchanged, and massive feasts are prepared that can last for up to three days. Fireworks grace the night sky. In the Islamic world, companies, schools, and governments close for up to a week. Governments and companies often grant bonuses of up to two months' pay to their Muslim employees. Vacations and family trips abroad are typical at this time.

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Apr

Fiddler's Frolics, Halletsville (US-TX): April 21-23

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Fiddlers Frolic is the annual Texas state fiddling championship in Hallettsville, Texas. The competition occurs over several days and includes contests and prizes for fiddling and bar-b-que, adult events in the evening, and family events during the day. Over 15,000 people attend each year, and the winner of the fiddling contest walks off with $25,000.

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Apr

Kindergarten Day, (DE/US)(1782): April 21

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Kindergarten Day in the United States and Germany commemorates the birthday of Friedrich Froebe (April 21, 1782 - June 21, 1852), the founder of the first kindergarten. Froebe first conceived the idea of a kindergarten in Blankenburg, Germany, in 1837. As a teacher, he believed education is better through play and experience, easing the learning transition from home to formal school. He founded the first kindergarten that year in Germany. Despite being popular internationally, the Prussian government banned kindergarten until 1851. The first kindergarten in the United States opened in Saint Louis in 1873.

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Apr

San Jacinto Day, (US-TX)(1836): April 21

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Shawwal (M): April 21-May 20

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Shawwal is the tenth month in the Islamic calendar and translates to "lift" or "carry." The first day of this month is Eid al-Fitr. If you travel in Muslim-majority countries or Buddhist-majority countries with large Muslim populations, please note that Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are national holidays. Government and businesses are typically closed for one to two weeks. Some nations that usually serve alcohol will suspend alcohol sales for a portion or the duration of the holiday as well.

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Apr

Tea Day, Ntl. (UK): April 21

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Throughout the country, on National Tea Day in the United Kingdom, people hold tea parties to raise funds for charity. Participating tea houses have special events and tastings, lessons in afternoon tea etiquette, celebrity baking classes, and mixology courses. The celebration extended to a second day featuring the Fes-tea-val of Tea, usually held somewhere in London.

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Apr

Tiradentes Day (BR)(1789): April 21

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Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier, nicknamed Tiradentes (tooth puller), was a dentist in the Portuguese colony of Brazil. He led an uprising against the colonizers in 1789. He was executed on April 21, 1792, and is considered a hero in Brazil. Tiradentes Day is a national holiday in the country. Brazil achieved its independence from Portugal in 1824. It declared its independence on September 7, 1822.

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Akshaya Tritiya (H): April 22

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Animals, Laboratory Animals, World Week For: April 22-29

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World Week for Animals in Laboratories occurs the week of the United Nation's World Laboratory Animals Day, April 24. The goal of this week is to spotlight this issue and educate people about how animals are used in research, testing, and education. The American Anti-vivisection Society notes the following: "Nearly 20,000 cats were used in research in 2015, and thousands more were dissected in classrooms across the country. In 2015, over 60,000 dogs were used in research and testing. Beagles are the most commonly used dog breed because of their size and temperament. Pigs are used in many research areas, like cardiology, dermatology, xenotransplantation, and as surgical training models. Nearly 50,000 pigs were used in labs in 2015. Primates are target species for drug testing, neurological studies, and infectious disease research. In 2015, labs housed over 105,000 primates, 62,000 of which were used in experiments."

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Apr

Earth Day: April 22

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Earth Day began in 1970 to give voice to an emerging consciousness and channel human energy toward environmental issues. Earth Day is an opportunity for humans to conserve resources on earth, show our gratitude by planting trees and focus on using renewable resources.

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Apr

Girl Scout Leader Day: April 22

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On Girl Scout Leader Say, all the volunteers who work or have worked as leaders and mentors to Girl Scouts are honored by the girls and their families. Currently, over 800,000 adults lead or work with troops.

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Apr

High Point Market (US-NC): April 22-26

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High Point Market is the world's largest furnishings industry trade show, with more than 2,000 manufacturers in 11.5 million square feet of showroom and exhibit space in multiple buildings in downtown High Point, North Carolina. Each Market attracts tens of thousands of retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. This event typically draws 75,000 design and industry professionals annually and sets the tone for furniture and interior design trends over the next year. High Point Market is wholesale and not open to the general public, and you must obtain a pass to attend.

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Apr

Iyyar (J): April 22 - May 20

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Iyyar translates to "blossoming," is the eighth month of the Jewish calendar. Iyyar generally falls between April and May. Holidays include four related to the state of Israel and two related to the faith. POLITICAL/SECULAR HOLIDAYS IN IYYAR 4th: Yom Hazikaron = Israeli Memorial Day, marks the anniversary of the survival of Maimonides from a storm in 1165 AD. This day always precedes Yom HaAtzmaut and will move its date earlier or later if the actual date falls on a Saturday. 5th: Yom HaAtzmaut = creation of Israel in 1948. This day will move its date earlier or later if the actual date falls on a Saturday. 10th: Herzl Day = anniversary of the creator of Zionism, Theodore Herzl's birth. 28th: Yom Yerushalayim = Jerusalem day marking the 1967 military capture of East Jerusalem and its transfer to Israeli control. Israelis refer to this as the "reunification of Jerusalem." The non-Jewish population refers to it as the "occupation of East Jerusalem." RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES IN IYYAR 14th: Pesach Sheini = The second Passover 18th: Lag Ba'Omer = the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai during the second century. He is associated with the sect of Judaism practicing mysticism, is guided by kabbalah, and is instructed in the Zohar.

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Apr

Jelly Bean Day, Ntl.: April 22

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National Jelly Bean Day celebrates the Civil War-era candy. Jelly beans, originally "Boston beans," are a product of the American Civil War, introduced in 1861 by Boston candy maker William Schrafft. As part of his marketing campaign, he encouraged patrons to send jelly beans to troops in the Union Army. The first mention of jelly beans in the press was in an advertisement on July 5, 1905. During the 1930s, jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, and eggs became a staple of Easter celebrations. By the 1980s, jelly beans had achieved high office, with President Ronald Reagan insisting upon a bowl of jelly beans in his office.

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