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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.
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.
Buddha's Birthday in South Korea (Seokgatenil) - 8th day of the 4th lunar month
Buddha's Birthday (Seokgatenil, 석가탄신일) on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month is a South Korean national public holiday marking the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of the Buddha. Observed with the Lotus Lantern Festival and temple events in Seoul and nationwide.
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.
Vaisakhi - the Sikh New Year, the founding of the Khalsa, and Nagar Kirtan
Vaisakhi is the Sikh New Year and the anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, observed on 13 April. The largest celebrations are in Punjab, with Nagar Kirtan processions, Gatka martial arts demonstrations, and the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib continuously for 48 hours.
Vesak - Buddha Purnima, the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, observed across Buddhist Asia
Vesak (also Buddha Purnima or Wesak) is the most important Buddhist holiday, observed on the full moon of the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May) to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama. A public holiday in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of India.
Ascension Day - the Christian feast of the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, 40 days after Easter
Ascension Day is a Christian feast observed on the 40th day after Easter, commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven in the presence of his disciples, as described in Acts 1:9-11. The day is observed 40 days after Easter Sunday (always on a Thursday, marking the 6th week of Eastertide).
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.