Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious by Hindus and Jains in many regions of India and Nepal for new ventures, marriages, charity, and in investments such as gold or other property. Wikipedia
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Pentecost (Christian)
Pentecost is the Christian holiday that happens 50 days after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, mother of Jesus and the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem. Wikipedia
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Vesak – Buddha Day
Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana. Wikipedia
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Shavuot begins (Jewish)
Shavuot, or Feast of Weeks, marked the time of the wheat harvest in Biblical Israel. It begins in the evening of June 11 and extends until the evening of June 13. Wikipedia
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Day of Arafah (Islam)
The Day of Arafah is the second day of the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims move to Mt. Arafat where the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons. It is often a day of fasting. Wikipedia
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Eid al-Adha (Islam)
Eid al-Adha is the second of the main holidays celebrated by Muslims. It honours Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, however God provided a lamb to sacrifice in his place. Wikipedia
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Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh)
The fifth Guru (1563-1606), he built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors facing all four directions. The first Sikh martyr, Arjan, is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh scriptures.
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Tirgan (Iranian)
This day is a mid summer ancient Iranian festival. It is celebrated by splashing water, dancing, reciting poetry, and serving traditional foods. The custom of tying rainbow-colored bands on wrists, which are worn for ten days and then thrown into a stream, is also a way to rejoice for children. (Wikipedia)
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Hijri – Islamic New Year
Hijri New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented. A day in the Islamic calendar is defined as beginning at sunset. Wikipedia
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Ashura
In Shia Islam this is a day for mourning the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In Sunni Islam this is a day for commemorating God's parting of the Red Sea and his salvation of Moses and the Israelites from their slavery under the pharaoh. Wikipedia
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Asalha Puja – Dharma Day
Asalha Puja is one of Theravada Buddhism's most important festivals celebrating the teaching of Buddha following his enlightenment. These teaching include the four noble truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Wikipedia
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Guru Purnima (Hindu)
Guru Purnima is a is a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus for some Jain, Hindus, and Buddhists. Wikipedia