The Feast of the Assumption is a Christian celebration observed on August 15 each year. It commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, was taken up into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life. This event is significant in the Catholic Church and is also recognized by some other Christian denominations. The feast has its roots in early Christian traditions and was officially declared a dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950. Many countries celebrate this day with special masses, processions, and cultural events, reflecting the importance of Mary in Christian faith and devotion.