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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... Read More
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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... Read More
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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,... 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... Read More
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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,... Read More
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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... Read More
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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... 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.