A US federal holiday for mourning the men and women who fought and died while serving in the US armed forces.

Jewish celebration of Moses' descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments.

Islamic Ritual of Sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritural. A three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

A US federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.

A US federal holiday to celebrate nationhood and commemorate the passage of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first day of Muharram is considered by many Muslims as the start of the New Year for Islam.