May 29: What holiday is celebrated today, traditions and prohibitions.
29.05.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
29.05.2025
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On this day, several important events are celebrated – International Everest Day, International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, World Otter Day, and the memory of martyr Theodosia is honored.
International Everest Day
International Everest Day is celebrated in honor of the successful ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is commemorated in memory of peacekeepers who gave their lives for peace and security.
World Otter Day
World Otter Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of otters to ecosystems.
Also, on this day, the memory of martyr Theodosia, who became a victim in 307, is commemorated in the church calendar.
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