Religion Holiday
Orangemen's Day in Northern Ireland
Orangemen's Day, also known as The Twelfth, is a holiday celebrated by members of the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization. The day commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, a significant historical event in Ireland.
Visakha Bucha
Visakha Bucha Day is the holiest day in the Thai Buddhist calendar. It commemorates three major events in the life of the Lord Buddha, all of which are believed to have occurred on the same full moon day of the sixth lunar month: His birth, His enlightenment (Bodhi), and His passing into nirvana (Parinirvana).
Asalha Puja
Asalha Puja is one of the most sacred Buddhist holidays in Thailand, commemorating the day the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, which laid the foundation of the Buddhist faith. The observance of Asalha Puja in Thailand is deeply tied to the country’s religious heritage, monarchy, and Theravāda Buddhist tradition.
Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah, and this day marks a significant event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is an important celebration for its members, particularly in Utah and in the surrounding regions where the Church has a strong presence.
Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a major feast in Christianity that commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. This day marks the belief that the Mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into Heaven.
The Prophet's Birthday
The Prophet’s Birthday commemorates the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It is one of the most significant religious observances for many Muslims around the world.
Orthodox Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a major feast in Christianity that commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. This day marks the belief that the Mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into Heaven.
The Prophet's Birthday in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Prophet’s Birthday, known as Maulidur Rasul, is a national public holiday celebrated with religious devotion and communal gatherings. It commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, focusing on his life, teachings and values.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe, a period of introspection and preparation for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and a time of intense prayer and fasting. It marks the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance, which begin with Rosh Hashanah.