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... Read More
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Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í)
Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, passed away on 29 May, 1892. This holy day is commemorated by Baha’is all over the world and is known as ‘The Ascension... Read More
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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... Read More
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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... Read More
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Litha (Summer Solstice)
Midsummer Night is the longest day of the year and has been celebrated in some fashion since ancient times. In Pagan tradition, Litha marked the end of the Oak King’s... Read More
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Ashura (Islam)
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... Read More
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Tisha B’Av (Jewish)
Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire... Read More
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Birth Date Of Haile Selassie (Rastafari)
Rastafarians celebrate the birthday of Haile Selassie. Born Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie served as emperor of Ethiopia from 1930-1974. He is celebrated by Rastafarians as God incarnate (or as a... Read More
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Asalha Puja – Dharma Day (Buddhist)
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.
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Guru Purnima (Hindu)
Guru Purnima is a traditional Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain festival celebrating teachers and spiritual mentors ("gurus"), observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha (June–July). It... Read More
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Lammas (Christian)
Lammas, or Loaf Mass is a Christian holiday celebrated in some northern countries. Like Lughnasadh, the Celtic holiday which falls on the same day, Lammas is a celebration of the... Read More