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    observance
    /əbˈzəːvns/

    noun

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  2. 4 days ago · Astronomy, science that encompasses the study of all extraterrestrial objects and phenomena. Since the late 19th century, astronomy has expanded to include astrophysics, the application of physical and chemical knowledge to an understanding of the nature of celestial objects.

  3. Jul 10, 2024 · science, any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systematic experimentation. In general, a science involves a pursuit of knowledge covering general truths or the operations of fundamental laws.

  4. 4 days ago · The United Nations designates specific days, weeks, years and decades as occasions to mark particular events or topics in order to promote, through awareness and action, the objectives of the Organization. Usually, it is the Member States that propose these observances and the General Conference establishes them with a resolution.

  5. Jul 11, 2024 · Participant Observation definition. From the Social Research Glossary, A thorough explanation, with links to the definitions of terms used and to other people's writings on the subject. Participant Observation and Field Notes. A guide to participant observation from the Ethnographic Action Research training handbook.

  6. 6 days ago · What is Research Ethics? Research ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it educates and monitors scientists conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard. The following is a general summary of some ethical principles: Honesty:

  7. 1 day ago · A large observance, primarily involving African Americans, took place in May 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina. Columbus, Mississippi, held a formal observance for both Union and Confederate dead in 1866. By congressional proclamation in 1966, Waterloo, New York, was cited as the birthplace

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JuneteenthJuneteenth - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Good_FridayGood Friday - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Good Friday - Wikipedia. Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, Great and Holy Friday (also Holy and Great Friday ). [1] [2]

  10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Yom_HaShoahYom HaShoah - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Observance of the day is moved back to the Thursday before, if 27 Nisan falls on a Friday (as in 2021), or forward a day, if 27 Nisan falls on a Sunday (to avoid adjacency with the Jewish Sabbath, as in 2024). The fixed Jewish calendar ensures 27 Nisan does not fall on Saturday.

  11. Jul 3, 2024 · In Christianity, Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 ( St. Andrew's Day) and ends on December 24. It is a time of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day.