Lailat al Miraj (Islam)
Lailat al Miraj celebrates the Prophet Muhammad's nighttime journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, where he then ascended to heaven.
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Imbolc (Gaelic/Pagan)
Imbolc is a traditional Gaelic festival marking the beginning of Spring. For Christian's it is St. Brigid's Day, the patroness saint of Ireland.
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Tu Bishvat (Jewish)
A minor Jewish holiday. Today the day is celebrated as an ecological awareness day, and trees are planted in celebration. (Wikipedia)
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Purim (Jewish)
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman. The four main... Read More
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Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
The day celebrates the day when the Buddha is said to have achieved Parinirvana, or complete Nirvana, upon the death of his physical body. (Wikipedia)
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Maha Shivaratri (Hindu)
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in honour of the deity Shiva. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty, non-injury... Read More
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Ramadan begins (Islam)
Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates Muhammad's first revelation. (Wikipedia)
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Ash Wednesday (Christian)
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter. (Wikipedia)
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Hola Mohalla (Sikh)
Hola Mohalla is a three day Sikh festival. Activities during this festival include displays of fighting prowess, music, poetry and food. (Wikipedia)
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Holi (Hindu)
Holi is a festival of colour, light, and spring. It celebrates the love of the god Radha and Krishna. (Wikipedia)
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St. Patrick’s Day (Christian)
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 generally involve public parades and festivals, and... Read More
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Nowruz/New Years (Persians)
Nowruz is the Persian new year and is celebrated by many cultures particularly around western and central Asia regions. It is also recognized as a holy day by Zoroastrians, Bahá’ís,... Read More