Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of
Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter. Religious / Ethnic Group - Christian Tradition and Practices - Palm Sunday is the
Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. Religious / Ethnic Group -
Hola Mohalla, also called Hola, is a three-day long Sikh festival which normally falls in March. It takes place on the second
The Zoroastrian celebration of the birth of Zoroaster, the founder of the Zorastrian religion. Religious / Ethnic Group - Zoroastrian Tradition and Practices
It commemorates the spontaneous assembly of 1,250 disciples, completely enlightened monks, in the historical Buddha’s presence. Religious / Ethnic Group - Buddhist Tradition
Thursday before Easter, Holy Thursday commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Religious / Ethnic
Good Friday is celebrated to honor Jesus Christ's sacrifice and remember the events leading up to his crucifixion and death. Religious /
The day before Easter, Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb and the Harrowing of Hell. Religious /
One of the most important Christian holidays, it memorializes the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is believed that this occurred on the third
Religious/Ethnic Group: Hinduism Description: This week-long celebration celebrates the Goddess Shakti and three of her forms: Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Lakshmi,
Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim Description: Marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and the holiest month in Islamic tradition. It literally