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…
Mothering Sunday
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday (also known as Mothering Day) is a day for honoring mothers. It takes place exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.
April Fool’s Day
April Fool's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on the first day of April. The day is filled with practical jokes on friends, family members, and neighbors.
International Children’s Book Day
International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated annually on April 2nd, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, to inspire a love of reading and highlight the importance of children's literature.…
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd to raise awareness about autism and promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Qingming Festival, China
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival observed on April 4th or 5th each year. It is a time for families to honor their…
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on to recognize the power of sports in promoting social change, peace, and development worldwide. Established by the…
World Health Day
World Health Day is observed annually on April 7th to raise awareness of global health issues and promote well-being for all. Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948,…
Hana Matsuri, Japan
Hana Matsuri, or "Flower Festival," is a Japanese Buddhist celebration held annually on April 8 to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Temples are decorated with flowers, symbolizing the…
Passover
Passover (or Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Celebrated for eight days (seven in Israel), Passover usually falls…