Folk calendar - Kazan
Celebrated on 4 NovemberNovember 4th is the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.
This icon is famous for its many miraculous works and is highly revered by all Orthodox believers. The holy image of Our Lady of Kazan helped Russian troops during the Battle of Borodino in 1812, and at the beginning of the Second World War the icon was transported by plane over Moscow. Therefore, the icon is considered the patroness and protector of all military personnel.
Other holidays on 4 November
- National Unity Day in Russia
- Self care day
- Men`s World Day
- Kekri Day in Finland
- Day of the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders
- Cash register birthday
- Statehood Day of the Udmurt Republic
- Ukrainian Railway Worker's Day
- Social Worker Day in Armenia
- Day of National Unity and the Italian Armed Forces (Giornata dell`Unita Nazionale e delle Forze Armate)
- Panama's Flag Day
- Day of customs workers of Turkmenistan
- Feast of the Nineteenth Day of the Month of Kudrat among the Bahá'ís
- Buddhist holiday of Buddha's descent to Earth "Lhabab Duchen"
- Day of celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
- Memorial Day of Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Averky of Hierapolis