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... Read More
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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... Read More
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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.
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Laylat al-Qadr (Islam)
Laylat al-Qadr, or the "Night of Power" or "Night of Decree," is the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, commemorating when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.... Read More
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Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches - the church where one is baptised and becomes "a child of the church". It is celebrated in the United Kingdom, Ireland... Read More
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Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. The... Read More
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Eid al-Fitr (Islam)
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting (sawm) during Ramadan. Also called 'Festival of Breaking the Fast' it is the... Read More
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Vesak – Buddha Day (Buddhist)
Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.
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Palm Sunday (Christian)
Palm Sunday happens on the Sunday before Easter. The day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as... Read More
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Passover (Jewish)
Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the story of the Israelite's escape from slavery in Egypt. It specifically refers to God passing over the houses of the Israelites and... Read More
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Good Friday (Christian)
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. For many it is a day of fasting and religious services.