Labor Day in the US
Starting with September, 6th in the US people celebrate the American Labor Day. It is observed every year on the first Monday in September. Americans celebrate the day with leisure activities like barbecues, picnics or sport events. For the majority of the Americans, the day marks the end of summer.
Independence Day in Mexico
On the 16th, Mexico celebrates its independence. The day commemorates Hidalgo, a Mexican priest, who marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Indepence in 1810. In the night of September, 15th he declared war against the Spanish occupation in his speech called „Grito de Dolores“, also known as „Cry of Independence.“ Today, the president of Mexico steps out on the palace balcony to repeat Hidalgos Grito de Dolores by shouting „Viva Mexico!“.
Mid-Autmn-Festival in China
China celebrates the Mid-Autumn-Festival on the 22nd. It is a very colorful and joyous festivity, also known as the Moon-Festival. It is one of the most important holidays in China. Chinese families celebrate it by carrying bright lanterns and eating moon cakes, the traditional food of the festival.
End of Ramadan
On the 11th, one of the most important days of the Islamic religion is celebrated: the end of Ramadan. The celebration lasts three days. After a month of fasting, Muslims begin the first day with a small breakfast consisting of dates, before going to the mosque. After the prayer, people visit their family and friends, give gifts and have special meals together.
Three Jewish holidays in September
Jews observe three religious holidays in September. On the 9th and 10th, Rosch Haschana, the Jewish new year, is celebrated. However, there is no similarity to the New Year celebrations on the 31st December. It is a day of repentance and reflection. Rosch Haschana also marks the beginning of the ten High Holy Days. They end on the 18th with Jom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish Religion. Jews observe this holiday with a 24-hour fast and prayers. At the end of that day, Jews begin to build a hut for the upcoming holiday Sukkot. It is observed on the 23rd and lasts one week. Sukkot celebrates the harvest and commemorates the wandering of the Jewish people after leaving Egypt. Throughout the holiday the hut called Sukkah becomes the living area, where meals are served. [DE]
