Holidays/Observances
Purim
Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.
Holi
Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.
Beginning of Ramadan
9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the... Read more »
Ram Navami
Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.
Passover
Jewish 8-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The story of the Exodus is recounted, and the ongoing struggle of all peoples for freedom from... Read more »
Good Friday
Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Easter
The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.
Orthodox Good Friday
Christian Orthodox remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Orthodox Easter
Christian Orthodox day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.
Lailat Ul Qadr
Islamic Night of Destiny. First revelation of Qur'an to Prophet Mohammed. Observed during the last ten days of Ramadan.