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April – Month Overview 🌸🌎

April is the 4th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 30 days. It marks the transition from spring to summer in the Northern Hemisphere and from autumn to winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Significance of April

📅 Name Origin:

  • The name "April" comes from the Latin word "Aprilis", possibly related to "aperire", meaning "to open," symbolizing the blooming of flowers.

🌍 Seasons:

  • Northern Hemisphere: Spring 🌷🌿
  • Southern Hemisphere: Autumn 🍁🍂

Important Days & Observances in April

📆 Global Events:

  • April 1 – April Fool’s Day 🎭
  • April 7 – World Health Day 🏥🌍
  • April 22 – Earth Day 🌱🌎
  • April 23 – World Book Day 📚

📆 Religious & Cultural Festivals:

  • Easter (Varies by year, in March or April) – Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus ✝️
  • Ramadan/Eid (Varies by Islamic calendar) – Holy month for Muslims 🕌
  • Hanuman Jayanti (Hindu festival, date varies) – Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman 🙏

📆 India-Specific Days:

  • April 14 – Ambedkar Jayanti 🏛️
  • April 15-16 – Regional New Year Celebrations (Baisakhi, Vishu, Pohela Boishakh, Puthandu) 🎉
  • April 21 – Civil Services Day 🇮🇳

Fun Facts About April

🌦️ April is known for unpredictable weather – "April showers bring May flowers."

Zodiac Signs: Aries (March 21 – April 19) & Taurus (April 20 – May 20).

🎂 Birthstone: Diamond 💎

🌸 Birth Flowers: Daisy & Sweet Pea 🌼

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