<P> In some countries, the date adopted is one significant to the majority religion, such as Virgin Mary Day in Catholic countries . Other countries selected a date with historical significance . For example, Bolivia's Mother's Day is the date of a battle in which women participated . See the "International history and tradition" section for the complete list . </P> <P> Some ex-communist countries, such as Russia, celebrated International Women's Day instead of Mother's Day or simply celebrate both holidays, which is the custom in Ukraine . Kyrgyzstan has recently introduced Mother's Day, but "year on year (International Women's Day) is certainly increasing in status". </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (May 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (May 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr>

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