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
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Laylat al Qadr (Islam)
Laylat al Qadr or Night of Power is commemorated as the night the Quran was first sent down from heaven to the world and also the night when the first... Read More
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Mothering Sunday (UK, Ireland)
Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches, the church where one is baptized and becomes "a child of the church". It is celebrated in the UK, Ireland, and some... Read More
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Eid al-Fitr (Islam)
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. The day is commemorated with prayers and festive meals. (Wikipedia)