Category: Religion

Bible Week, Ntl: November 21-27

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National Bible Week has occurred in the United States since 1941. It is a time to share the bible with the interfaith community, attend bible focused events, plays and concerts. Annually in November.

January

Bible, Intl. Day of: November 21

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International Day of the Bible is a time to share the bible with the interfaith community, attend bible focused events, plays and concerts. Across the world, Christian communities pause at noon local time...

January

Gurgadi (S)(1675): November 24

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Guru Gobind Singh Sahib became a guru on this day in 1675.

January

Martyrdom Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib (S)(1675...

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Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, considered the 'Protector of Humanity' was laid to rest on this day in 1675.

January

Saint Catherine's Day (C): November 25

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Kalabhairav Jayanti (H): November 26

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Kalbhairava Jayanti (Kala Bhairav Ashtami / Bhairav Ashtami / Bhairava Jayanti / Kala-Bhairava Ashtami) falls on the eighth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Kartik. I...

January

1st Sunday of Advent (C): November 28

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The First Sunday of Advent marks the first day of the liturgical year and the commencement of the Advent season in Christianity. On this Sunday, violet or blue colored vests are worn. A blue or violet Adv...

January

Advent (C): November 28 - December 24

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Hanukkah (J) (166 BC): November 28 - Decem...

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Hanukkah is a Hebrew holiday that starts on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. Usually, that falls during December. Hanukkah, also called the "Festival of Dedication" or the "Festival of Lights...

January

Utpanna Ekadashi (H): November 30

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Ekadashi is observed twice a month, but each time, there is a different name and significance to it and the worship of Lord Vishnu. Utpanna or Utpatti Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi falls on the waning moon...

January

Lughnasadh: August 1

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The Wiccan celebration of Lughnasadh marks the first harvest of the year. It is one of the more important observances in the faith. This day may also go by the names August Eve, Lammas Eve, Lady Day Eve o...

January

Shravan Somwar Vrat (H): August 2

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Somwar (Monday) during the Hindu month of Shrawan is considered optimal for praying to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the worship of Shiva during Shrawan is 108 times more powerful than worshipping durin...

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Kamika Ekadashi (H): August 3/4

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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi are important holy days. There are two Ekadashi each month. Kamika Ekadeshi is associated with Lord Krishna (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu). It is believed that whomever...

January

Shravana Amavasya (H): August 8

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In the Hindu religion Somvati Amavas, or Amavasya, means 'dark moon' and refers to the new moon phase in Sanskrit. Somvaty Amavasya falls on a Monday. It's believed that fasting on this Amavasya wards o...

January

Elul (J): August 8 - September 5

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Islamic Year 1443 (M): August 9, 2021 - Ju...

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Islamic New Year (M) 1443: August 9/10

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Muharram (M): August 9 - September 6

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Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of four sacred months for the Muslim.

January

Hariyali Teej (H): August 11

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Onam (H): August 12 - 25

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Onam is a festival period in the Hindu Calendar each year, with the Kerala region in India, hosting the most lavish experiences. This celebrations is about the Vamana Avatara (5th Avatar) of Vishnu. This...

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