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Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated to honor Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and remember the events leading up to his crucifixion and death. Religious /…
Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday
Thursday before Easter, Holy Thursday commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Religious / Ethnic…
Magha Puja/Sangha Day
It commemorates the spontaneous assembly of 1,250 disciples, completely enlightened monks, in the historical Buddha’s presence. Religious / Ethnic Group – Buddhist Tradition…
Khordad Sal
The Zoroastrian celebration of the birth of Zoroaster, the founder of the Zorastrian religion. Religious / Ethnic Group – Zoroastrian Tradition and Practices…
Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla, also called Hola, is a three-day long Sikh festival which normally falls in March. It takes place on the second…
Holi
Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. Religious / Ethnic Group –…
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter. Religious / Ethnic Group – Christian Tradition and Practices – Palm Sunday is the…
Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of…
Nowruz
Nowruz is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one and is celebrated…
Feast of Naw-ruz
Occurring on the vernal equinox, this day celebrates the Persian and the Baha’i New Year. Religious / Ethnic Group – Baha’i Tradition…