Religious and cultural observances

Maha Shivratri is a major Hindu observance and worship of Lord Shiva. It is a more solemn […]

A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.  Religious and cultural days […]

Ramadan is celebrated worldwide as a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, prayer, reflection and community. […]

Celebrates the renewal of earth on the spring equinox during which Pagan communities offer thanks.  Common greetings: […]

Nowruz is the Iranian New Year (also known as the Persian New Year) which begins on the […]

Purim is a day of celebration commemorating a story from the Hebrew Bible of the survival of […]

Celebrates the day Christ entered Jerusalem where he was greeted by people waving palm branches. Palm Sunday […]

Festival of Spring or Festival of Colours, this Hindu festival is commonly celebrated with throwing colourful powders, […]

Pronounced "maan·dee"  Commemorates the Last Supper with Christ and his disciples. This day is part of the […]

Commemorates the crucifixion of Christ. Can include fasting and prayer as part of the Holy Week.  Religious […]

Celebrates the resurrection of Christ. It is a joyful day involving prayer and the gathering of family […]