Holidays
Nowruz
Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is a traditional festival celebrated by millions of people worldwide, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Iranian calendar. The festivities include various customs, such as the Haft-Seen table, where seven symbolic items starting with the letter 'S' are displayed,…
Naw-Rúz
Naw-Rúz is the Bahá’í New Year’s Day celebration. It marks the end of the annual 19-Day Fast and is one of the most important Bahá’í Holy Days.
Easter
Easter, a significant Christian holiday, is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. It is marked by religious services, festive meals, and the tradition of egg hunting and decorating.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in many countries and is a time to get outside and spend time with family. In some places it is called Ball Monday, Bright Monday, Renewal Monday, Wet Monday, and Dingus Day.
Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan culminates with the Eid al Fitr festival and is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The day begins with the Eid prayer and is followed by people greeting each other, enjoying sweet meals, and spending the day with friends and family. Happiness and togetherness is the theme of this festival.
Songkran Festival
Songkran is the Thai New Year's festival known for its lively water fights and festive atmosphere. It involves water splashing as a symbolic cleansing and renewal, along with traditional rituals, parades, and family gatherings. Learn more HERE.
Choul Chnam Thmey, Cambodia
Choul Chnam Thmey is the Cambodian New Year. It means "Enter the new year."
Passover
Passover, or Pesach, is a Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The holiday is marked by a special meal called the Seder, during which the story of the Exodus is retold, unleavened bread (matzah) is consumed, and various rituals are performed to symbolize freedom and redemption.
Çocuk Bayrami, Turkey
Çocuk Bayrami is a Turkish holiday also known as National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It honors the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and is dedicated to children, symbolizing the importance of the younger generation in the country's future.
ANZAC Day
Anzac Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts and wars. The day is marked by memorial services, dawn vigils, and parades to honor the bravery and contributions of these servicemen and women.