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  • 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

  • Birth of the Báb (Bahá’í)

    The Báb, born ʿAlí Muḥammad, was the messianic founder of Bábism, and one of the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. Adherence to the Báb as a divine messenger has survived... Read More

  • Chhath Puja (Hindu)

    Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to show gratitude for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and to request that certain wishes be granted.... 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

  • 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

  • All Souls’ Day (Christian)

    All Souls' Day is a commemoration of all the faithful departed. In some Christian traditions this day is the final day of the three days of All Hallowtide. (Wikipedia)

  • Guru Nanak Birthday (Sikh)

    Guru Nanak Gurpurab, or the birth of Guru Nanak Dev celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru and the founder of Sikhism. This is one of the most sacred... Read More

  • Advent – first Sunday (Christian)

    Advent is the Christian liturgical season of preparation and anticipation of the birth of Jesus. The days and weeks of Advent are often marked with Advent calendars or candle-lit wreaths.... Read More

  • Geeta Jayanti (Hindu)

    Geeta Jayanti is a Hindu observance that marks the day the Bhagavad Gita dialogue occurred between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. (Wikipedia)

  • Bodhi Day (Buddhist)

    Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha  is said to have attained enlightenment. Wikipedia

  • Hanukkah (Jewish)

    Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish festival of celebrating the recovery of Jerusalem and rededication of the second temple. It is also known as the festival of lights with use... Read More