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Clear filtersEaster - the computus moveable feast, Christian origin, and how the US observes it
Easter is a Christian feast day observed on the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon after the spring equinox. Movable date between March 22 and April 25. Not a US federal holiday but is a major commercial and religious holiday.
Eid al-Fitr - the Islamic Festival of Breaking the Fast on 1 Shawwal, and how it is observed worldwide
Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic Festival of Breaking the Fast on 1 Shawwal (the 10th month of the Hijri calendar), marking the end of the month of Ramadan. A 1-3 day public holiday in most Muslim-majority countries, observed with communal prayer, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), family gatherings, and special foods. Dates move each year because the Islamic calendar is lunar.
Galungan - the Balinese day of dharma's return, and the 210-day pawukon cycle
Galungan is the Balinese Hindu festival marking the return of dharma after Bhatara Guru's descent into the underworld. It always falls on a Wednesday and recurs on a 210-day pawukon cycle, so Bali sees it roughly twice a Gregorian year.
Holi - the Hindu festival of colors, lunar date, and how India observes it
Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, observed on the full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalguna. Celebrates the arrival of spring, the legend of Holika and Prahlad, and the divine love of Radha and Krishna. Date moves between late February and late March.
Makha Bucha - the full-moon day of the first lunar month, kept across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka
Makha Bucha is the full-moon day of the first lunar month, celebrated by Theravada Buddhists across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 arahants before the Buddha.
Passover - the 7-day Jewish festival of Pesach, 15 Nisan, and the Seder
Passover (Pesach) is the 7-day Jewish festival on 15 Nisan (Hebrew calendar), commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. Observed with the Seder meal and the removal of chametz (leavened products). Date moves between late March and late April in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr - the Islamic month of fasting and the celebration that follows
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, observed by approximately 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide with daily fasting from dawn to sunset. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on 1 Shawwal. Dates move each year because the Hijri calendar is lunar.
Ash Wednesday - Lent begins, ashes of penitence, and the 40-day fast
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in Western Christianity, observed 46 days before Easter Sunday (40 fasting days, excluding Sundays). The day is marked by the imposition of ashes on the forehead, fasting and abstinence, and the beginning of the Lenten penitential season. Observed by Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and other Western Christian denominations.
Good Friday (Viernes Santo) - the crucifixion commemoration at the heart of Semana Santa
Good Friday (Viernes Santo) is the Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a national public holiday throughout Spain, where it forms part of Semana Santa (Holy Week), and in most Catholic and Protestant countries.
Isra and Mi'raj - the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Miraj) is the Islamic observance of the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven. Observed on 27 Rajab in the Hijri lunar calendar, it falls in March-April in the Gregorian calendar. Most prominently observed in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Egypt.
Laylat al-Qadr - the Night of Power, the odd nights of Ramadan, and the thousand-month reward
Laylat al-Qadr is the Night of Power in Islam, observed on one of the odd nights during the last ten days of Ramadan (most commonly the 27th). The night marks the revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad and is considered the holiest night of the Islamic calendar. Worship on this night is said to be better than a thousand months of worship.
Maha Shivaratri - the great night of Shiva, observed by Hindus in February-March
Maha Shivaratri is the Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. Falls on the 13th night and 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Phalguna (Feb-March). One of the major Hindu festivals, observed with night-long vigils, fasting, and pilgrimage.
Nyepi - the Balinese Day of Silence and Saka New Year
Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu Day of Silence marking the Saka New Year. Celebrated annually on the first day of the tenth month of the Saka calendar (typically March), it is observed with 24 hours of complete silence, no travel, no work, and no public entertainment. Regional public holiday in Bali; observed across Hindu Indonesia and by Hindu diaspora communities worldwide.
Mahavir Jayanti - the birthday of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, and the Jain new year
Mahavir Jayanti is the birthday of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara and founder of Jainism in its present form, celebrated on the 13th day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Chaitra. The festival is one of the most important holidays in the Jain calendar and is observed by the Digambara and Svetambara sects.
Purim - the Jewish festival of lots, the Book of Esther, and the survival of the Jewish people
Purim is a Jewish festival celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman's plot to destroy them, as recounted in the Book of Esther. The festival is marked by the public reading of the Megillah (the Scroll of Esther), the giving of food gifts to friends, charity to the poor, and a festive meal.