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  • Rosh HaShana (Jewish)

    Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah begins a ten-day period of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur, as well as beginning the cycle of autumnal religious festivals running... Read More

  • Navaratri begins (Hindu)

    Navaratri is a nine day and ten night annual Hindu festival observed in the honour of the goddess Durga. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various... Read More

  • Yom Kippur (Jewish)

    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... Read More

  • Dussehera (Hindu)

    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... Read More

  • Sukkot (Jewish)

    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... Read More

  • Karva Chauth (Hindu)

    On Karva Chauth some Hindu women observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands or future partners. Wikipedia

  • Simchat Torah (Jewish)

    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... Read More

  • Samhain (Gaelic/Pagan)

    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.... Read More

  • Diwali (Hindu)

    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... Read More

  • All Saints’ Day (Christian)

    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'... Read More