Benito Juárez’ Birthday
Benito Juárez’ Birthday
Benito Juárez’ Birthday (Natalicio
de Benito Juárez) is a public holiday in Mexico to celebrate the birthday of Benito Pablo
Juárez García or Benito Juárez. Benito Juárez was a lawyer as well as politician
who became the President of Mexico for five terms. The birthday of Benito
Juárez was on 21 March 1806, but people
in Mexico celebrates Benito Juárez’ Birthday on the 3rd Monday of March every
year.
When is Benito Juárez’ Birthday 2014?
Benito Juárez’ Birthday 2014 fell on Monday, 17 March 2014.
The Origin of Benito Juárez’ Birthday
Mexican people consider Benito Juárez as a progressive reformer who brought
democracy and equal right of people to
Mexico. Benito Juárez was also famous for his anti-clerical view. He
thought that Catholic Church have an excessive power which became a defense of
national sovereignty in Mexico. During his government, Benito Juárez attempted
to separate church and state in public affairs and disenfranchised almost all
bishops, priests, and nuns.
The
government system run by Benito Juárez was believed to have positive impact for
Mexico as a multicultural and multiracial country. He was also meritorious for
his effort to reverse the prejudice against indigenous heritage. Thus, the
birthday of Benito Ju?rez is observed as a public holiday in Mexico down to
date.
Benito Juárez’ Birthday 2014 Celebration
Benito Juárez’ Birthday is commemorated as a public holiday in Mexico, thus
many people are granted time off. Anyone required to work during Benito Juárez’
Birthday is usually receive penalty rate of payment, about twice the regular
salary.
Schools and
businesses are closed during Benito Juárez’ Birthday, yet, some shopping malls,
restaurants, and family vacation spot usually continue to operate. People in
Mexico use the day to get relax from their busy routines and gather with
family. Some others prefer going to certain places of interest in Mexico such
as shopping malls, amusement parks, water parks, zoos, and many more.