May 23, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today's Calendar Date
May 23, 2025, observes Apara Ekadashi Vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu for spiritual cleansing, World Turtle Day for turtle conservation, National Road Trip Day celebrating travel, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula raising maternal health awareness, and World Wrestling Day honouring the sport and its athletes.
May 23, 2025, Special Days: May 23, 2025, is marked by several special observances. It is Apara Ekadashi Vrat, a significant Hindu fasting day believed to absolve sins and bring spiritual merit. The day also celebrates World Turtle Day, raising awareness about turtle conservation. In the United States, it’s National Road Trip Day, encouraging people to embrace the adventure of travel. Globally, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula highlights the need for improved maternal healthcare. Additionally, World Wrestling Day honours the sport and its athletes, promoting its global cultural and physical significance. May 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Complete List of Important Dates and Events in the Fifth Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on May 23, 2025 (Friday)
- Apara Ekadashi Vrat
- World Turtle Day
- National Road Trip Day
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
- World Wrestling Day
Sunrise and Sunset Time on May 23, 2025
- Sunrise Time: 6:01 am on Friday, 23 May 2025 (IST)
- Sunset Time: 7:09 pm on Friday, 23 May 2025 (IST)
Famous May 23 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
- James Charles, American YouTuber and make-up artist
- Bray Wyatt, American professional wrestler
- Drew Carey, American comedian and actor
- Ryan Coogler, American film director
- Rahman, Indian actor
- Gayatri Devi, Former Member of the Lok Sabha (23 May 1919 − 29 July 2009)
- Sugandha Mishra, Indian actress and playback singer
- Chandra Mohan, Indian actor (23 May 1946– 11 November 2023)
- Tia Bajpai, Indian singer and television actress
- Samir Kochhar, Indian actor
Notable Death Anniversaries on May 23
- John D. Rockefeller Death Anniversary: 23 May 1937 (age 97 years), The Casements, Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 22, 2025 09:34 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).