Melon Day

August 9

In Turkmenistan, Melon Day is an annual national holiday that takes place on the second Sunday in August to celebrate the Turkmenbashi melon. A crossbreed of the muskmelon, the Turkmenbashi melon is notable due to its size, taste, and incredible aroma. 

Try this: You probably won’t find muskmelon, but you can enjoy cantaloupe with students while learning more about how these two melons are similar but different!