Holidays/Observances

The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.

Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely... Read more »

A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.

A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.

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 »

Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence

A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity.... Read more »

Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.