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Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. Primarily centered on atonement and repentance, the day's main observances consist of full fasting and ascetic behavior accompanied by long prayer services in synagogue, as well as sin confessions. (Wikipedia) 
Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. (Wikipedia) |
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Sukkot is a seven day festival that both celebrates the harvest and is a remembrance of the Exodus out of Egypt. It is sometimes called "Feast of Booths" or "Feast of Tabernacles". This season is recognized by some through building of a temporary structure called a sukkah. (Wikipedia) |
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Simchat Torah a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. It comes at the end of the festival of Sukkot. The celebration includes dancing in synagogue as all the Torah scrolls are carried around in seven circuits. (Wikipedia) |
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October 20th marks the installation of Guru Granth Sahib as the central holy scripture of Sikhism, and the eternal living Guru of all Sikhs. It marks the end of human Gurus. This scripture is central to Sikh worship as it is said to imbibe the one light of the creator manifested in the Ten Sikh... Read More
Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". It is a five day festival with the main Diwali happening on the 3rd day. (Nov. 1 2024). Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists also celebrate Diwali. (Wikipedia) |
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The Báb, born ʿAlí Muḥammad, was the messianic founder of Bábism, and one of the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. Adherence to the Báb as a divine messenger has survived into modern times in the form of the 5-8 million member Baháʼí Faith, whose founder, Baháʼu'lláh, claimed in 1863 to be the fulfillment of the... Read More |
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Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to show gratitude for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and to request that certain wishes be granted. Wikipedia |
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Samhain is a festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Historically it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, Galicia and the Isle of Man. In the late 20th century it has been take up by neopagans and Wiccans. (Wikipedia) |
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All Saints' Day, or All Hallows' Day is celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church. The liturgical practice begins in the evening of Oct. 31, All Hallows' Eve. (Wikipedia) |