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Ramadan is the ninth, holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time for fasting from dawn to sunset, intense prayer, self-reflection, and community - commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. |
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Purim in 2026 begins at sundown on Monday, March 2, 2026, and concludes at nightfall on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, celebrating the Jewish people's salvation from ancient Persia, with traditions including reading the Book of Esther, costumes, festive meals (Purim Seudah), and giving gifts of food (Mishloach Manot). |
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Holi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Holi is considered as the second biggest festival on the Hindu calendar after Diwali. Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. |
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The main celebrations occur at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, India, featuring traditional martial arts (Gatka), horse riding, poetry, and music. It starts on the day after Holi, celebrating Sikh courage. |
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Laylat al-Qadr, or the "Night of Power" or "Night of Decree," is the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, commemorating when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It occurs during the last ten nights of Ramadan. 
Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches - the church where one is baptised and becomes "a child of the church". It is celebrated in the United Kingdom, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries on the fourth Sunday in Lent. The holiday is often known as "Mother's Day" in the United Kingdom, and has become... Read More |
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Saint Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations... Read More |
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Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting (sawm) during Ramadan. Also called 'Festival of Breaking the Fast' it is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of... Read More |
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Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana. |
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Palm Sunday happens on the Sunday before Easter. The day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as he entered the city. |
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Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the story of the Israelite's escape from slavery in Egypt. It specifically refers to God passing over the houses of the Israelites and killing the firstborn sons of the Egyptians. |
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Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. For many it is a day of fasting and religious services. |