On June 28, Ukraine celebrates one of the main state holidays - Constitution Day. It was on this day of 1996 that, after the sleepless night, the Verkhovna Rada approved the basic law of the country, consolidating its sovereignty, territorial integrity, rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as the principles of democratic system.
This year the Constitution Day is on Friday. Despite the fact that in peacetime it is an official weekend, additional weekends were canceled during martial law.
Church holiday on June 28
On the new calendar, Orthodox and Greek Catholics honor the transfer of the relics of the holy imbumpes of Cyrus and Ivan. These are early Christian martyrs who became famous as free healers that helped people not for the sake of reward, but for the sake of faith. The transfer of relics took place in the 5th century from the canompus to the newly built temple in Manutis on the initiative of St. Cyril of Alexandria.
On this day, it is advisable to avoid quarrels, not to refuse the help of the needy, and not to do physical labor - it is better to devote the day to prayer. According to popular ideas, it is also a favorable period for harvesting herbs.
International events and memorable dates
In addition to the state and church holidays, on June 28, a number of thematic days are celebrated in the world. Among them:
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World Day Against petition - is designed to remind that animals are not toys, but living creatures that need love and responsibility.
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International Day of Awareness of Scoliosis - contributes to the spread of knowledge about spinal curvature, which often affects children and adolescents.
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International Ambrosion Day is a dedicated to the fight against an allergen, which poses a serious threat to the health of millions of people.
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International Social Business Day - emphasizes the importance of an entrepreneurship that has a social purpose.
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International Piercing Day - notes the art of body decoration.
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Also on this day is an informal but popular holiday - World Smurfi Day.
What else happened on June 28
History knows many important events related to this date. In 1389 the Battle of Kosov took place. In 1569, the Union of Lublin was signed, which started the Commonwealth. In 1914, Franz Ferdinanda, a formal beginning of the First World War, was attempted in Sarajevo. And in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, which completed that war.
Also on this day, Ukrainian singer Artem Pivovarov, tennis player Marta Kostyuk and a constitutionalist lawyer Yuri Barabash were born. The mascot of the day is considered a nephritis stone - a symbol of spirituality, strength and longevity.
