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Mother's Day

Sunday, May 10, 2026

— days to go

Mother’s Day comes on 21 March in Syria. Every year, coinciding with the beginning of spring weather, Syrians remember their mothers and all they mean to them and to society in general. In 2027, Mother's Day falls on Sunday 21 March. The holiday will be on Tuesday 21 March in 2028. In Syria, it’s traditional to have a great family feast every Mother’s Day and for children to give their mothers gifts, cards, and expressions of their affection and appreciation. Mothers are also given bouquets of flowers. And it’s a tradition for kids to dance with their Mums and for people to visit their mothers on Mother’s Day. Those who can’t be there will make a Happy Mother’s Day Call to express their love over the phone. Finally, there is a very interesting tradition where both Syrians and Israelis are permitted on 21 March by both sides’ armies to stand at the foot of “Shouting Hill” and shout out “Happy Mother’s Day” to their Moms who wait listening for the reverberating echo at the hill’s top.

History

Created by Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s to honor her mother and all mothers. It became a U.S. national holiday in 1914. Jarvis later fought against its commercialization. Many countries have analogous days on different dates rooted in local history or religion.

How It's Celebrated

Spend the day with your mom or mother figures, give flowers (carnations are traditional), write a meaningful card or letter, take her out or cook a special meal, help with chores, or give an experience gift. Many also honor mothers who have passed or support maternal health causes.

Other Years

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15 Oct
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10 May
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11 May
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15 Oct
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21 Mar
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4 May
2026 Sun
10 May
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15 Oct
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21 Mar
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3 May
2027 Mon
10 May
2027 Fri
15 Oct
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2 May
2027 Sun
21 Mar
2027 Sun
9 May
2028 Wed
10 May
2028 Sun
14 May
2028 Sun
15 Oct
2028 Tue
21 Mar
2028 Sun
7 May

Countries

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