TODAY IS EXCEPTIONAL, AND HERE'S WHY!!
The number 8 represents the earth, not in its surface but in its volume, since 8 is the first cubic number. It is believed that the number 8 is a number of balance, and in business and career its a number associated with wealth and fortune.
For history details; In 1796, German mathematician, Carl Friedrich Gauss proved the quadratic reciprocity law, i.e the ability to determine the solvability of any quadratic equation in modular arithmetic; In 1943, U.S. President, Franklin Roosevelt, in an attempt to check inflation, freeze wages and prices, prohibited workers from changing jobs unless the war effort would be aided thereby, increasing bars rate to common carriers and public utilities; Leader of the Kenya African Union Movement, Jomo Kenyatta was convicted of involvement with the Mau Mau rebellion and sentenced to 7 years jail in Kenya in 1953; Federal Government filed graft charges against the daughter of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello in 2008; and In 2009, Former President, Late Umaru Yar’Adua dismissed top managers across the board of the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
People born on this day are known to have a nose for business, having exceptional ability to be quick and sharp. They are also known to show compassion for others and lending a helping hand. Just in case you were born on the 8th of April these few celebrities are your birth-mates; Japanese-Nigerian TV personality and mixed martial artist, Bobby Ologun; Nigerian-American writer, Nnedi Okoroafor; Award-winning American actress, Robin Wright; American rapper, Dej Loaf and many more.
For the 98th day in the year 2020, these are the holidays observed in the world:
1. Draw a Picture Of A Bird Day
Draw a Picture of a Bird Day is a special day for every bird lover who likes to draw. If you like to draw, then all you should draw today should be a bird, just so to celebrate our feathered friends.
There's a wide range of options to choose from - chicken, sparrow, eagle, peacock, parrot - whichever your choice just draw a picture of a bird today.
To join in the celebration pick up your pencils, crayon, brushes, drawing book and all your drawing tools and get creative. You could even do it with your family, each of you have a picture of your bird drawings. Don't forget to share too.
2. National Empanada Day
An empanada is a delicious pastry common in Mediterranean, Latin American, Filipino cultures that is either baked or fried consisting of pastry and seasoned filling.
The name 'empanada' comes from a Spanish verb 'empanar', and literally translates as "enbreaded", that is, wrapped or coated in bread.
National Empanada Day encourages you not to miss out on this delicious pastry and try out any of the different recipes available here Best Empanada Recipe
I can feel my tongue tasting it already!!
3. International Romani Day
The Romani, colloquially known as Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, traditionally itinerant, living mostly in Europe and the Americas. The Romani originate from the northern Indian subcontinent, from the Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab regions of modern-day India.
Romas originally originated in the Punjab region of northern India as a nomadic people and entered Europe between the eighth and tenth centuries C.E. They were called "Gypsies" then because Europeans mistakenly believed they came from Egypt. They were originally traveling court musicians in India and Pakistan.
The International Romani Day is a day that celebrates Romani culture and raises awareness of the issues facing Romani people. It honors the first major international meeting of Romani representatives, April 7–12 1971 in Chelsfield near London.
In the beginning of the 15th century, many Roma were forced into slavery by Hungarian and Romanian nobles who needed laborers for their large estates. Roma suffered persecution during World War II and the Nazis judged them to be "racially inferior,", it is noted that they still suffer from these persecutions.
To celebrate these beautiful people, you can start by learning more about them and trust me you'll be amazed at what you'll find out.
4. Passover
Passover, or 'Pesach' in Hebrew, is one of the Jewish religion's most sacred and widely observed holidays.
In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, with the first and last days celebrated as legal holidays and as holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work.
It also commemorates the story of the Israelites' departure from ancient Egypt, which appears in the Hebrew Bible's books of Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, among other texts.
During Passover, followers of the Jewish faith are forbidden to eat, drink, or own chametz or (chometz), i.e a food that is made from grain (barley, oats, rye, spelt, or wheat) that has come into contact with water and been allowed to ferment and rise. Instead, matzah, an unleavened flatbread made of flour and water, is eaten and sometimes too, brisket, roast lamb and a variety of side dishes, such as sweet potatoes and carrots, assorted casseroles bound together with eggs can also be eaten. In Israel, Passover lasts for 7 days.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic it is advised that this feast is observed inside your homes with your family, while studying scriptures, praying and discovering more about the feast Passover.
5. Zoo Lovers Day
Today, the 8th of April is also Zoo Lovers Day, but due to coronavirus lockdown this holiday may not be totally celebrated due to the safety measures of staying at home during these pandemic.
But that doesn't mean it cannot be observed. You can search up galleries of different beautiful zoos in the world and feed your eyes, or still talk about the favorite animal you love visiting in the zoo.
Our Woman Crush Wednesday (WCW) for today, the 8th of April goes to Nigerian-American writer, Nnedi Okoroacha
She's a writer of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. She is mostly known for her amazing books such as Binti, Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, Akata Witch, and Lagoon.
In 2015, Nnedi was named African Literary Person of the Year by Brittle Paper.
She has won many awards among which are; Hugo Award for Best Novella 2016, Nebulla Award for Best Novella 2016, Wole Soyinka Price for Literature in Africa 2008, Carl Brandon Parallax Award 2007 and many more. And of course, its her birthday today!!
Thanks for reading, I love you!!
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