Talk:Father's Day
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editThe gov't of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is theocratic where state affairs are governed by the king but lifestyle of the Saudis is controlled by religious elders (read, Muslim sheikhs) who would detest observance of anniversaries other than the two Islamic holidays, viz: Eid Al-Fitr & Eid Al-Adha. Never had I heard Fathers Day (Arabic, Yawm Al-Ab يوم الأب) for three decades that I lived there. Hence, it is absolutely a mistake to include Saudi Arabia as among countries observing Fathers Day on the 3rd Sunday of June. Do rectify to add more credibility on the article. Tomdec78 (talk) 01:52, 21 June 2021 (UTC)
- Saudi Arabia does celebrate Father's Day, as of at least 2019. Here's a local daily newspaper talking about it and setting its date as June 21st: https://www.okaz.com.sa/variety/na/2200657 145.82.53.240 (talk) 03:19, 16 June 2025 (UTC)
Empowering Clergy in Spokane?
editThe article appears to state (or at least clearly imply) that the nationwide celebration of Father's Day in the United States was somehow initiated by the Spokane Ministerial Association. I find this impossible to imagine. That association may have proposed such a celebration to some national body, but it's hard to imagine their actually causing it to be celebrated any further than the borders of Spokane County. I don't have time at the moment to research this and correct it, but I hope someone will! --~2026-27968-11 (talk) 21:36, 9 May 2026 (UTC)
- I was in such a hurry I even forgot to identify myself! --LelandRoss (talk) 21:39, 9 May 2026 (UTC)