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Category: Religion


Highlighting global events relating to religious beliefs and practices.

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Lughnasadh, North: July 31-August 1

Daily

Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival that marks the beginning of the harvest season with a blessing and celebration. Celebrated by the Irish, Scottish, and those living on the Isle of Man, Lughnasadh or Lugh...

January

Arjan Dev (S) (1606) : June 16

Daily

Today is the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib. Guru Arjan Dev Sahib (May 2, 1563-June 16, 1606) was the fifth Sikh Guru and a central figure in Sikh history. He was born in Goindval,...

January

Ashadha (H): June 12 - July 10

Monthly

Ashadha (also called Aashaadha) is a month in the Hindu calendar, the fourth month of the Hindu year. The month hosts the Guru Purnima festival on the full moon (Purnima) of the month. PLEASE NOTE: We u...

January

Children's Sunday (C): June 8

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Each Sunday in Christianity tends to center on a theme. The second Sunday of June is dedicated to children and is known as Children's Sunday.

January

Christian Unity Week, Intl. (Southern Hemi...

Weekly

Twice 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” (see Joh...

January

Corpus Christi (C): June 19

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Christians celebrate Corpus Christi, or "Feast of the Body of Christ," annually on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday. It is a holy day solemnly commemorating the receiving of the Holy Eucharist (com...

January

Dialogue Among Civilizations, Intl. Day fo...

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PROMOTING PEACE BETWEEN CIVILIZATIONS: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DIALOGUE AMONG CIVILIANS The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, observed annually on June 10, aims to promote mutual understa...

January

Eid al-Adha (M): June 6/7

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Eid al-Adha is one of the two religious holidays observed by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the obedience of Abraham to God when He commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael at Mount Moriah. But,...

January

Ganga Dussehra (H): June 5

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Ganga Dussehra is a day of devotion and faith celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha in the Hindu calendar. When the evening of Ganga Dussehra descends, devotees begin offering leaf boats with candles, swe...

January

Global Day of Prayer (C): June 8

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Global Day of Prayer originated in South Africa and is celebrated each year on Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost marks the day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples of Jesus Christ following his resurrecti...

January

Godparent's Day, Intl: June 1

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Godparents began as a tradition in the Catholic Church. Still, today signify the people a couple believes should have a special bond with their children, like an honorary aunt or uncle. In religious fam...

January

Gurgadi (S)(1606): June 11

Daily

Guru Hargobind Sahib became a guru in the Sikh faith on this day in 1606.

January

Hajj (M)(SA): June 4-9

Weekly

Dhu al-Hijjah is the 12th and last month in the Islamic Calendar, the final of four sacred months, and the month of Hajj. Performing Hajj occurs between the 8th to 12/13th of the month and is one of Islam...

January

Harh (S): June 15–July 15

Monthly

The month of Harh in the Sikh religion is from June 15 to July 15. During this month, the Sikhs observe the martyrdom of Guru Arjan, the Foundation of Akal Takhat, and the birth of Guru Hargobind.

January

Islamic New Year (M) 1447: June 26/27

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Hijri (emigration), or Islamic New Year, is observed on the first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The Islamic calendar begins in 622 AD, and it marks when Mohammed, th...

January

Islamic Year 1447 (M): June 26, 2025 -June...

Annual

The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar used by Muslims to determine the dates of religious events and observances, including Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Hajj. The calend...

January

Jagannath Rath Yatra (H): June 27

Daily

Lord Jagannath, the day's namesake, is an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Rath Yatra is a colorful festival in Odisha, India. Each year during the monsoon season, the images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and S...

January

Martyrdom Guru Arjun Sahib (S)(1606): June...

Daily

The martyrdom of Guru Arjun Sahib, the fifth Guru of the Sikh faith, is observed each year to mark the last time he was seen, June 16, 1606, after five days of torture. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir order...

January

Mithuna Sankranti (H): June 15

Daily

Mithuna Sankranti (Mithuna Sankramanam ) celebrates the sun's transition into the Gemini or Mithuna constellation. People wear traditional attire and offer prayers to the earth goddess as a demonstration...

January

Muharram (M): June 26 - July 25

Monthly

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of four sacred months for Muslims. Today is the first full day, and the month begins at sundown the day before. The header image is from the U...

January
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