What do we know about the 31th of August?
On this day, August 31, in Ukraine and around the World:
Ukrainian Holidays
- Miner's Day - a professional holiday that is also celebrated on the last Sunday of August, and may sometimes fall on August 31.
International Holidays and Commemorative Dates
- International Overdose Awareness Day - an annual event aimed at raising awareness about drug overdose and reducing stigma.
- Blog Day - an unofficial holiday dedicated to bloggers' communication and the exchange of ideas.
- International Day for People of African Descent.
Religious Holidays
- Deposition of the Cincture of the Most Holy Theotokos - one of the main religious holidays of this day, dedicated to the cincture (belt) of the Virgin Mary, which is considered miraculous.
- Day of Remembrance for the Martyrs Florus and Laurus. In folk tradition, this day is known as "Horsemen's Day," as the saints are revered as the patrons of horses.
