📅 World Holidays — December 17, 2026 (Extended)

📅 World Holidays — December 17, 2026 (Extended)

December 17 carries

strong spiritual and cultural meaning

in several parts of the world.

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🇹🇷 Turkey — Şeb-i Arus (Mevlana Rumi Commemoration)

Marks the anniversary of the passing of

Jalāl ad-Dīn Rumi,

celebrated as his “wedding night with eternity.”

Ceremonies include

whirling dervish performances,

poetry readings,

and reflections on love, surrender, and unity.

A day deeply connected to

silence, devotion, and inner transformation.

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🇮🇳 India — Vijay Diwas (Army Observances)

In India, December 17 commemorates

victory in the 1971 war.

Military ceremonies and memorial events

honor sacrifice and resilience.

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🌍 Global Reflection

Across cultures, December 17 shares a theme:

completion and transition —

the end of one cycle,

and preparation for what comes next.

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