Every year, National Religious Freedom Day is celebrated on January 16, aimed at promoting the message of peace and acceptance. Religious Freedom Day also marks the fact that people have a right to their own religious beliefs. You are allowed to go and worship in your churches, mosques, and even mandirs freely.
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National Religious Freedom Day – History
Religious Freedom Day is celebrated every year to mark the Virginia General Assembly’s adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. James Madison passed the statute, written by Jefferson in 1777. In 1993, The day was officially proclaimed on January 16, said in an annual statement by the U.S. president.
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National Religious Freedom Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 16 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 16 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 16 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 16 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 16 | Sunday |
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National Religious Freedom Day – FAQs
When did Religious Freedom Day begin?
Religious Freedom Day was held in 1993.
What countries have no religious freedom?
Countries such as Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, and several Asian states, have no religious freedom.