21 Mehr · Mithra 1403

Events on this day

• Dussehra (Vijayadashami) · Dussehra, Vijayadashami

  Hindu · Cultural

  The tenth day of the waxing moon of Ashvin, in September or October: Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

• Feast of the Assembly (Cejna Cemayê) · Cejna Cemayê · Day 7

  Yezidi · Cultural

  The Yezidis' yearly pilgrimage to Sheikh Adi's shrine at Lalish, from 23 to 30 September Julian (6 to 13 October).

• Feast of the Holy Translators (Targmanchats) · Targmanchats

  Armenian · Cultural

  Mesrop Mashtots, who created the Armenian alphabet, and the translators after him, on the second Saturday of October.

• Yom Kippur

  Jewish · Cultural

  The Day of Atonement, a day of fasting and prayer. Begins at sunset the evening before.

Other events

• Ayathrem Gahambar · Gahanbar-e Ayathrem · Day 2
• Ten Days of Repentance · Aseret Yemei Teshuvah · Day 10

Facts

• Day 207 of 1403
• 159 days left
• Zodiac sign: Libra · Mizan