Ethyl alcohol, or rather the intoxicating drink that contained this component, has been known to mankind since ancient times. According to some reports, people learned about the unusual effect of fermented foods 8,000 years ago. February 25th marks the Discovery of Spirits. Who could have discovered it if people drank alcoholic beverages in ancient times?

February 25, 1836 - this is the date dated the patent for the invention of a capsule revolver of an original design, suitable for mass production. The “parent” of the birthday boy is also known - Samuel Colt, who became famous throughout the world and became fabulously rich thanks to his invention.

The public holiday National Day of Kuwait was established in memory of the formation of an autonomous state of the same name. This event happened on February 25 back in 1961. Since that time, this date has been considered the most significant of all those available on the territory of the state.

Literally the name Ayyam-i-Ha means "days of Ha". In the Arabic language, a spiritual meaning was attached to each letter, the letter “Ha” is a symbol of the “Essence of God”, like it. Intercalary days are limitless, they are outside the time measurement system that humanity uses, they symbolize the unknowable Essence of God, mystery and infinity, this is how Bahá’u’lláh interpreted them, approved the Badi calendar in the 19th century.

Holidays of Russia - Day of the State Flag of the Republic of Bashkortostan

The origin of the name of the holiday comes from the Orthodox date of honoring the memory of St. Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow in the 14th century. On Alexei Rybny there was often a thaw, the reservoirs became accessible for fishing, so the men went fishing. On this day, prayers were read to Saint Alexei, asking for help in treating eye ailments. The frosty weather during the day promised an early and mild spring.

Orthodox holidays on February 25:

Memory of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God

Memorial Day of St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow

Memorial Day of St. Meletius of Ipseneia

The Week of the Publican and the Pharisee