Religous and Ethnic Holidays

In Mahayana countries the New Year starts on the first full moon day in January. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: Good luck is

First observed in 1950, this Baháʼí faith day is inspired by their idea of the oneness and evolution of religion. The purpose

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It

Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month

Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, which honors light, fire,

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

Tu BiShvat is a Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices: Tu

It commemorates the spontaneous assembly of 1,250 disciples, completely enlightened monks, in the historical Buddha’s presence. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: Those celebrating

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

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

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

Baha’is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for