Religous and Ethnic Holidays

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  • Candlemas

    Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which occurs

  • Start of Maha Shivaratri

    Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: On the day of Maha Shivratri, people fast the whole

  • Parinirvana

    Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. Religious/Ethnic Group:

  • Start of Ramadan

    Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

  • Start of Baha’i

    This celebration marks the start of the fasting month, where Baha’is 15 years and older abstain from food and drink between sunrise