First Day of Women’s History Month
An annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
An annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, form one sighting of the crescent moon to […]
The practice of setting the clock forward by one hour when there is longer daylight during the day, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less. Daylight saving time lasts for a total 34 weeks every year, and about 65% of the entire year.
The Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th of March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
Great Lent, or the Great Fast is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Byzantine Rite Lutheran Churches and the Eastern Catholic Churches, which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year, Pascha (Easter).
Observed Celebrates Benito Juarez’s contributions to Mexico. Today remembered as a reformer dedicated to democracy, reducing the influence of the Catholic Church in Mexican politics, campaigning for equal rights for indigenous peoples and promoting the defense of national sovereignty.
A Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels.
A Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, and Achaemenid Persian Empire official who was planning to kill all the Jews in the empire, as recounted in the Book of Esther.
Known as the Festival of Spring, the Festival of Colours or the Festival of Love. The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna.
A Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period […]