The entire beautiful half of humanity looks forward to March 8 all year. International Women's Day is one of the most beloved holidays. The history of the holiday dates back to 1857, when the famous “March of the Empty Pots”, the first women's strike, took place in America.

Representatives of the fair half of humanity unite into communities not only on the basis of ideology, but also on a professional basis. March 8 is widely celebrated as International Women's Brewing Day. It is celebrated by representatives of the food industry involved in the production of the foamy drink.

A Tajik woman is traditionally compared to a tree trunk, which means inner stamina, endurance and courage. At the same time, she has a gentle soul and a kind heart, like the heroine of the Persian epic Leili. In Tajikistan, men show respect to the fair half of humanity and try to surround them with care and attention.

Maha Shivaratri in Hinduism (Maha Shivaratri)

Holidays in Syria - Revolution Day March 8th in Syria (Revolution Day)

The day took its name from the church calendar on the day of honoring the memory of St. Polycarp of Smyrna, who became a Christian bishop in the 1st century. The wedding period was coming to an end, so unmarried and unengaged girls walked around upset. That’s why the day was called “sour girls.” By watching the magpies on Polikarpov's day, they determined the coming weather: if they hid under the roof, the residents prepared for heavy snowfall, headed into the forest and waited for the arrival of warmth.

Orthodox holidays on March 8:

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna

From the age of eight, Matrona received from the Almighty the gift of foresight and miracles. Notified of approaching troubles, predicted the future. She could heal seriously ill people through prayer. Until the end of their days, people came to Matrona for healing; there were up to forty parishioners a day. The healer did not complain about her illnesses, did not ask people for anything, only one thing - to believe in the Lord.

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Sokolskaya”