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Makara Saṅkrānti (Hindu)
This day marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (dhanu) to Capricorn (makara). As this transition coincides with the sun's movement from south to north, the festival is dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, and is observed to mark a new beginning. (Wikipedia)
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Lailat al-Miraj (Islam)
Lailat al-Miraj is a significant Islamic observance commemorating Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey (Isra) from Mecca to Jerusalem and his subsequent ascension (Mi'raj) into heaven.
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Imbolc (Gaelic/Pagan)
Imbolc or Imbolg, also called Saint Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival on 1 February. It marks the beginning of spring, and in Christianity, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, Ireland's patroness saint.
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Tu Bishvat (Jewish)
Tu Bishvat, or the "New Year for Trees," is a Jewish holiday on the 15th of Shevat (usually Jan/Feb) marking the ecological awareness day in Israel, where trees are planted, and celebrated with fruit and a seder to reflect on nature and our connection to the land, symbolizing a new cycle for trees and a... Read More
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Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
Nirvana Day, also called Parinirvana Day, is a Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha's death and final passing into Parinirvana (complete liberation from the cycle of rebirth). It's a solemn occasion for meditation, reflection on impermanence, and renewing commitment to Buddhist teachings, often involving reading sutras and pilgrimage to holy sites like Kushinagar.
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Maha Shivaratri (Hindu)
Maha Shivaratri is a notable festival in Hinduism, marking a remembrance of "overcoming darkness and ignorance" in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty, non-injury to others, charity, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva.
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Ramadan (Islam)
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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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.
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Purim (Jewish)
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 (Hindu)
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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Hola Mohalla (Sikh)
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.