5 Unlucky Days Around The World You Should Avoid at All Costs
Many people keep a close eye on the calendar before scheduling important events. And let’s be honest — it’s natural to avoid making big decisions on days that feel unlucky. Based on some ancient cultural myths and legends, there are certain days when misfortune flourishes. And if you don’t wish your luck to be ruined by something disastrous, it is better to avoid these days at any possibility.
Although specific cultures have their own unlucky days too, here are 5 days that are thought to be unlucky in most parts of the world.
1. Friday 13th
Friday the 13th is perhaps the most famous date among unlucky days in various countries, like Ireland, England, Germany, Canada, and the US as well. This belief mostly comes from Christianity and the ancient Roman method of crucifixion. According to the Bible, Jesus was crucified on Friday, 13th. As a result, Christian believers consider this day unlucky and try to avoid important activities on this day.
For instance, it’s rare for believers to plan a wedding on this day. Even more, travelers cancel their trips and even gamblers hit pause while scrolling through a library of new online video slots when this particular Friday arrives.
Another reason the Friday 13th is thought to be unlucky is that in 1307, on October 13th, which was Friday, the king of France decided to arrest, horribly torture, and execute the Knights Templar. This event and the misfortune that Friday the 13th brings are often mentioned in folk tales.
2. September 9th
September 9th is considered unlucky, specifically in Japan. While the number 9 seems like a regular number in most countries, in Japanese, “nine” sounds similar to a word they use to pronounce pain or suffering. For this reason, everything that is number 9 is feared in Japan, including September, which is the ninth month of the year.
In Japan, September 9th is technically a celebration of Choyo no Sekku, which is a traditional event that celebrates long lives. However, because of the negative reputation of number 9, Japanese people always try to be careful to avoid unfortunate situations. This habit follows those who were born on September 9th.
3. August 8th
August 8th is known as a Jinxed day in India. More precisely, it is a bad day for Hindus, as the reasons come from this religion. August 8th is thought to be unlucky because it is related to a planet called Rahu, which supposedly has a huge shadow resting upon it, as it is a planet of chaos and unluckiness. This is why Hindus try to avoid any important activities on August 8th, the eighth day of the eighth month.
August 8th is an unfortunate day for another religious reason as well. It is known that 8 represents Shani, who is a god of breakups in Hinduism. As a result, people believe that this day can be extremely uncomfortable, especially for those who are in a relationship.
4. Tuesday 13th
Tuesday 13th is seen as unlucky in some countries, which include Spain and Greece. First of all, number 13 is famously known to be a representative of negativity and misfortune almost all around the world. Nevertheless, for Greek and Spanish people there is further reason.
Historically, Tuesday 13th is remembered as the day when Constantinople fell in 1453 which was one of the most disastrous and catastrophic days in history. So it makes sense why it is believed to be an unlucky day. Moreover, astrologically Tuesday is run by the planet Mars, also known as the planet of war, and that suitably adds up to the superstition.
5. April 4th
April 4th is commonly known as an unlucky day in China. It refers to the calamity related to number 4, as April 4th is the fourth day of the fourth month. What’s more, in Mandarin, 4 is pronounced similarly to the word for “death.” As a result, people in China are afraid of everything that features the number 4. This is why, at many facilities, number 4 is completely removed from hotel rooms, elevators, or floors.
Bottom Line
As controversial as it might seem, now you can see that in numerous countries around the world, there are days that are thought to be unlucky. Most of these days are connected to terrible events. Even though there is no scientific proof of the accuracy of these beliefs, people are still afraid whenever these particular days approach for one simple reason: they don’t want to let their luck fade away. Therefore, if you’re someone who seeks fortune, it is probably best you avoid these 5 days as well!
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