The second Sikh genocide was the mass killing of Sikhs by the Afghani Durrani Forces in February of 1762 during his sixth invasion of India in the present day state of Punjab in India. An estimated 25,000 - 30,000 Sikhs including women and children were killed, which was nearly half of the Sikh population at […]
The beginning of the 40-day season of Lent. Catholics and Protestants will have ashes applied to their foreheads in the shape of a cross, symbolizing penance, mourning and mortality A day of fast and abstinence from meat for Catholics over the age of 14.
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent, when Christians prepare spiritually for the celebration of Easter. On this day, Catholics and some Protestant denominations will attend a special prayer service, where they will have ashes applied to their foreheads in the shape of a cross. This cross of ashes symbolizes penance, […]
Ayyam-i-Ha or " Days of Ha" are devoted to spiritual preparation for the upcoming 19 Day Fast, hospitality, charity, and gift giving. They are celebrated during the four days (five days in a leap year) before the last month of the Baha'i year. Holiday Greeting: Happy Ayyam-i-Ha
"Do not offend others as you would not want to be offended."
- Udanavarga 5:18
Buddhism
