Jashan-e Spandarmad (Zoroastrian)
Jashan-e Spandarmad is a celebration ceremony, a Jashan, performed on Spandarmad day of Spandarmad month, in honor of Spandarmad, a Pehlavi name derived from the ancient Avestan term ‘Spenta Armaiti’ […]
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Saka Nankana Sahib (Sikh)
The Nankana massacre (or Saka Nankana) took place in Nankana Sahib gurdwara on 20 February 1921, at that time of British India, in modern-day Pakistan. More than 260 Sikhs were killed, including children as young as seven, […]
Ayyam-i-Ha or Intercalary Days (The Bahá’í Faith)
Ayyam-i-Ha or " Days of God" are devoted to spiritual preparation for the upcoming 19 Day Fast, hospitality, charity, and gift giving. They are celebrated during the four days (five […]
Feast of ‘Ala’ / Loftiness (Baha’i)
Wherever they live, Baha’is gather every 19 days for what we call a Feast. Observance begins at sunset on the 29th and ends at sunset on the 1st. The month […]
Month of Fasting Begins (Baha’i)
Baha’is observe a 19-day month of fasting that culminates at sunset on the day of the spring equinox, which lands either on March 20 or 21. Baha’is abstain from food […]
Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel (Catholic)
Katharine Drexel is the second American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church and is considered the patron saint of racial justice and philanthropists. She was an American heiress, […]
Ramadan Begins (Islam)
This evening begins the the holy month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days, abstaining from food and drinks. More Information Holiday Greeting: Ramadan Mubarak There are […]
Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (Zoroastrian)
Commemoration and remembrance of all departed souls. Homes and temples are thoroughly cleaned; for it is believed that the souls of departed loved ones (fravashis) visit the physical world during […]
Feast of St. Joseph (Catholic)
This is the feast day of Joseph, a carpenter who was the stepfather of Jesus and husband of Mary. He is the patron saint of the Universal Church. Traditionally it […]
Ostara – Spring Equinox (Pagan)
Spring Equinox or Ostara is celebrated March 21st or 22nd. At the spring equinox, the hours of daylight are exactly equal to the hours of night. It is the middle […]
