Category: Religion

Losar New Year (B) 2151: February 28

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Losar is New Year's Day within the Tibetan Buddhist Calendar and marks the beginning of the Tibetan Year.

January

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Nirvana (B)(486 BC): February 8

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Nirvana (salvation) in the Buddhist faith marks the death of Buddha. When the Buddha surpassed 80 years old, a friend Cunda invited him to dinner. Cunda prepared mushrooms, the Buddha's favorite food. Bu...

January

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Candlemas (C): February 2

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Candlemas, the "Purification of the Blessed Virgin" or the "Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple," occurs forty days after Christmas on the second of February. According to the Mosaic (Hebre...

January

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Race Relations Day: February 14

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Race Relations Day is supported by multiple religious organizations but does not have a specific sponsor. Coinciding with Valentine's Day, it is a day to promote interracial and interfaith appreciation in...

January

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Imbolc: February 1/2

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A traditional Gaelic festival continued within the Wiccan faith, Imbolc marks the beginning of spring and commences halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It is considered a great feast d...

January

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Guru Ravidas Jayanti (H)(S)(1377): Februar...

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Today marks the birthday of Hindu Guru Ravidas, who was born on this month's full moon in 1377 AD or 1450 AD, depending upon the source (historians disagree). Each year on this day, the faithful form a...

January

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Kumbha Sankranti (H): February 12

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During Kumbha Sankranti, the sun is transitory and moving from Makar Rashi to Kumbha Rashi. Many communities across Eastern India celebrate Kumbha Sankranti by taking baths in Gang and praying to the Go...

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Magha Purnima (H): February 12

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Magha Purnima (Maghi Purnima) is a full moon celebration falling in the month of Magha in the Hindu calendar (January/February). Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) occ...

January

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Maha Shivaratri (H): February 26

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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu observance related to Lord Shiva celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi during the month of Magha. Maha Shivratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Devotee...

January

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Meena Sankranti (H): February 18

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Meena Sankranti marks the sun's transition from Pisces to Aries. It is a Hindu religious holiday where people donate various items to the poor. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the officia...

January

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Phalguna (H): February 13- March 14

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Phalguna is the last month in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring. The festival Holi occurs at the end of this month, marking the completion of Phalgun and the start of the Hindu New Year....

January

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Ratha Saptami (H): February 4

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Ratha Saptami is a Hindu observance celebrating the sun god's birth that falls on the sunami or seventh day in the Shukla Paksha (bright half) in the Hindu month Magha. The day is symbolic of the change...

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Sankashti Chaturthi, Dwijapriya (H): Febru...

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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If...

January

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Saraswati Puja (H): February 2

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Saraswati Puja occurs on Vasant Panchami in the Hindu faith to celebrate the goddess of music, art, and knowledge, Saraswati. Yellow is the signature color of Saraswati Puja. Clothing is yellow, food is...

January

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Vasant Panchami (H): February 2

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Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, or the Basant Festival of Kites, marks the beginning of Holi, the holy season for both Sikh and Hindu faiths. The signature color of this event is yellow, and it is one of...

January

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Vasant Panchami (H): February 2

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Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, or the Basant Festival of Kites, marks the beginning of Holi, the holy season for both Sikh and Hindu faiths. The signature color of this event is yellow, and it is one of...

January

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Vijaya Ekadashi (H): February 24

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Known as "The Great Fast" in the Hindu faith, Vijaya Ekadashi occurs over two days. Devotees fast to seek blessings of love and affection from Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is the Hindu faith's supreme god o...

January

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Ramadan (M): February 28 - March 30

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The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins today at sundown for most Muslims and for Shi'ite Muslims on the next day. For those doing business with the Islamic world, many businesses will close or have sho...

January

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Laylat al-Bara'a (M): February 13/14

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Night of Forgiveness, or Laylat al Bara’a, is an Islamic observance. Muslims believe God writes the following year’s destiny for each man, woman, or child on this night. Typically, Muslims stay awake all...

January

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Nisfu Syaaban (M): February 13/14

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Nisfu Syaaban is an Islamic observance. Muslims believe this is the night when the fortunes of each person for the coming year are decided, and God forgives sins. In some cultures within the Islamic wor...

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