Saint Patrick's Day - The Day Of The Festival Of Patrick

Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian holiday which occurs annually on 17th March. Saint Patrick's Day is also called as Feast of Saint Patrick. The day is the death date of Saint Patrick who is most commonly recognized patron saint of Ireland. On this day people show respect for Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.

A Saint Patrick's Day parade in Dublin

Celebrations of Saint Patrick's feast day generally involve public parades, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in Ireland and also celebrated in countries like  Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.