Pesach/Passover begins
Passover 2024 begins at sundown on Monday, April 22nd and ends the evening of Tuesday, April 30th for most Jews in diaspora. Jews in the land of Israel and some […]
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Beltane
Beltane, an ancient Celtic, Pagan, and Wiccan holiday commemorated about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. The day is often used to celebrate love and romance.
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General […]
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Orthodox Easter (also called Pascha)
a later Easter date than what is observed by many Western churches.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
a day set aside by the United Nations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together in harmony.
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South Asian Heritage Month Continues
South Asian Heritage Month is held annually from July 18 to August 17 to honor, recognize, and appreciate South Asian history and culture, as well as to comprehend the rich […]
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Yom Kippur begins
Evening of Fri, Oct 11, 2024 – Sat, Oct 12, 2024; Jewish Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.
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Diwali
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over […]
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Ramadan Begins
February 28—March 29 (sundown to sundown) Ramadan is an Islamic holiday marked by fasting, praise, prayer, and devotion to Islam.