Islamic festival of the breaking of the fast, Ramadan. One of two major festivals the other being id al-Fitr. Eid al-AdhaĪn Islamic festival of sacrifice that commemorates the faith of Abraham also a memorial to the dead. Resources for Easter Eastern/PaschaĬhristian faiths based on the Julian calendar such as Eastern Orthodox honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The central Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Diwali celebrates the victory of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness. DiwaliĪ five day festival of lights representing the start of the Hindu New Year. The Bab declared that he was a messenger of God and was sent to prepare the way for the one of all religions who would come to establish universal peace. This marks the inception of the Baha'i Faith in 1844. Primarily celebrated by the Catholic Church, this day celebrates the real presence of Christ in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. As holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, is regarded as the guiding light for the Sikh. The remembrance of Guru Granth Sahib as the final and perpetual Guru of Sikhs as ordained by Guru Gobind Singh in 1708. Resources for Christmas Christmas (Orthodox)Ĭhristian faiths based on the Julian calendar, such as Eastern Orthodox, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. ChristmasĬhristian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Bodhi Dayīuddhist celebration of the Enlightenment of Buddha, ca. Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (1469-1539)Ĭommemorates the birth of the founder of the Sikh faith. The tenth and last living prophet of the Sikhs, he passed the guruship onto the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, and the Sikh community, Guru Panth. Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (1666-1708) Birth of the Bab (1819-1850)Ĭommemorates the birth of the co founder of the Bahá'í Faith. Bandi Chhor DivasĪ day on which the Sikhs celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind Sahib and 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison. Birth of Baha'u'llah (1817-1892)Ĭommemorates the birth of the co founder of the Bahá'í Faith. For Muslims, Ashura marks the day in which the Islamic prophet Musa was saved by Allah when He parted the Sea while leading the children of Israel to the land of Israel.

AshuraĪshura is an Islamic holiday that occurs on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Lent is a Christian festival of preparation for Easter observed through reflection on the life and death of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of repentance. The first day of Lent occurring forty-six days before Easter. This commemorates the day when the founder and prophet of the Baha'i Faith died in 1892. Resources for All Souls' Day Ascension of 'Abdu'l-BaháĪlso known as the Day of the Covenant, this day commemorates the appointment of Baha'u'llah's eldest son as the new Head of the Faith. Resources for All Saints' Day All Souls' DayĪ day Roman Catholics pay respect and remember the souls of friends and loved ones who have died and gone to heaven. Resources for Advent All Saints' DayĪs a holy day of obligation, Roman Catholics honor all of the saints, both known and unknown. See calendar Advent A period of spiritual preparation when Christians make themselves ready for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas. Tapestry of Life (c) 2011 Metin Bereketli Holy Days and Observances

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