St George's Day, known as Giorgoba, is observed in Georgia every November 23 as a public holiday honoring St George, one of the most venerated saints in the country. The celebration is rooted in the historical figure of St George, who is believed to have been a brave warrior from Cappadocia, present-day Turkey, and was executed for his Christian faith during the persecution by Emperor Diocletian. The feast day is credited to St Nino of Cappadocia, a relative of St George, and attracts thousands of participants. The main festivities are organized in Mtskheta, the old capital and religious center of Georgia, where various religious activities and communal gatherings take place to commemorate the saint's legacy.