Vidovdan is a Serbian national and religious holiday, a slava celebrated on 28 June, or 15 June according to the Julian calendar. The Serbian Orthodox Church designates it as the memorial day to Saint Prince Lazar and the Serbian holy martyrs who fell during the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire on 15 June 1389. It is an important part of Serb ethnic and Serbian national identity.
Vidovdan, celebrating St. Vitus and an important day in Serbian history. (Eastern Orthodox Church)
On June 28, in the year 0, Vidovdan, celebrating St. Vitus and an important day in Serbian history. (Eastern Orthodox Church). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of June 28, one of 428 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on June 28, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 16 April 2026.
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