Maha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
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 »
Ash Wednesday
Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence
Beginning of Lent
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 »
Purim
Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.
Holi
Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.
Lailat Ul Qadr
Islamic Night of Destiny. First revelation of Qur'an to Prophet Mohammed. Observed during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. Observed Feb. 28-March 30, 2025.
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 »