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The tenth day of the Jewish month of Tevet is a fasting day to commemorate the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem in the sixth century BCE. In Israel, it is a public holiday honoring the dead whose date...
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Bodhi Day celebrates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Japan celebrates this event annually on December 8th. People following the Chinese religious calendar celebrate it on...
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Organized by the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week focuses on the positive impact catholic schools have on society. Catholic schools continue to be the most sought-after alt...
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At least once a year (January in the Northern Hemisphere, June in the Southern Hemisphere), Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe”...
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<h1>CHRISTMAS IN ARMENIA</h1><h2>A UNIQUE CELEBRATION</h2><span><br>Armenia celebrates Christmas with distinct traditions that reflect its deep Christian heritage. Unlike most of the world, Armenians mark...
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Various Orthodox Christian faiths celebrate Orthodox Christmas in countries including Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia.
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Epiphany, or the 12th day of Christmas, marks the official end to the festive season known as Christmastide. Epiphany is the day that the three wise men (magi), following the star of Bethlehem, came upon...
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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or Govind Singh, is a Sikh holiday commemorating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh's tenth Guru of the Sikhs. Even though he was born on December 22, 1666, his birthday is most o...
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According to Islam, Isra and Mi'raj are the two parts of the Night Journey, which the prophet Mohammad undertook during a single night in the year 621 AD. The Qu'ran states he traveled from Mecca to Jerus...
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It's Judgement Day. Don't panic! This Judgement Day is created by Wellcat.com, not the ethereal day of the same name before Saint Peter. Breathe. The folks at Wellcat created Judgement Day to remind us...
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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this...
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Lughnasadh is a pagan festival celebrated during the peak of summer in August in the northern hemisphere and in February in the southern hemisphere. Lughnasadh is Irish Gaelic for "Commemoration of Lugh...
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In the Sikh religion, the month of Magh begins in January and lasts until mid-February in the Gregorian calendar. During the month of Magh, Sikhs celebrate the birth of several gurus in the faith: Bhai...
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Magha is the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar and corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. Its name relates to the full moon, usually present or within the Magha star cluster. Magh...
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Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. The day marks the arrival of spring in India. This day is a solar event, making one it...
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Mauni Amavas (Mauni Amavasya) commemorates the birthday of Manu Rishi in the Hindu faith. Rituals include bathing in holy rivers to promote prosperity. A silence fast (Maun Vrat) is observed on this day t...
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Parkash Utsav is the Sikh celebration of Guru Har Rai Sahib's birthday on January 31 annually since 2003.
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Parkash Utsav is the annual birth celebration of the Guru Gobind Singh Sahib on January 5. It was created in 2003.
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Paush Purnima occurs on the full moon within the Hindu month of Paush. People bathe in holy rivers, including the Ganges, and pray to the god Ganga to rid them of their sins. A holy dip at Allahabad (Pray...
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Putrada Ekadashi marks the waxing moon fortnight of the Hindu month of Pausha. On this day, devotees fast by avoiding grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices while spending the day worsh...