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July 2010
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July 1
Canada Day
Marking the anniversary of the unification of Upper and Lower Canada, this national holiday is celebrated with parades, fireworks and the display of the flags.
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July 4
Independence Day (Fourth of July)
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, stating the United States' independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. For this federal holiday celebrations mainly reflect the history, government and traditions of the United States.
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July 13
Ulambana (Buddhist)
Celebrated throughout the Mahayana tradition from the first to the fifteenth days of the eighth lunar month. It is believed that the gates of Hell are opened on the first day and the ghosts may visit the world for fifteen days. Food offerings are made during this time to relieve the sufferings of these ghosts.
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July 19
Lailat al Miraj (Islamic)
This is an Islamic holiday which marks the night when Prophet Muhammed made his journey from Mecca to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and ascended to heaven.
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July 20
Tisha B'Av (Jewish)
Observed as a day of mourning, this date marks the end of a three-week period of mourning and mindfulness of the tragedies that have impacted Jewish people.
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July 25
Asalha Puja Day (Buddhist)
A Buddhist festival commemorating Buddha's first sermon, this day is observed by donating offerings to temples and listening to sermons.
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