Religion Holiday
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Hari Raya Puasa
Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) is the joyful festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, forgiveness, family gatherings, feasts, and community unity.
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Spiritual Baptist Day
The Spiritual Baptist faith, also called the Shouter Baptist faith, is a Christian-based religion that combines elements of Protestant Christianity with African spiritual traditions. It is unique to the Caribbean, especially Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada.
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Bak Full Moon Poya Day
Bak Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s second visit to Sri Lanka in the 5th year after Enlightenment, when he settled a war between Naga kings Chulodara and Mahodara at Nagadipa. The event, recorded in the Mahavamsa, symbolizes peace and the Buddha’s role as peacemaker.
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Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, commemorating the events of the evening before Jesus's crucifixion. It is part of Holy Week and marks the institution of the Eucharist, the Last Supper, and Jesus’s act of washing His disciples’ feet.
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First Day of Passover
The First Day of Passover marks the start of the Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. It is observed with special prayers, the prohibition of leaven, eating matzah and the Seder meal that retells the story of liberation. It stands as one of Judaism’s most important holidays, celebrating freedom, resilience and faith.
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Good Friday
Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is a solemn day of reflection and prayer for Christians worldwide.
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Family Day (South Africa)
Family Day in South Africa evolved from the Christian holiday of Easter Monday. Renamed in 1995, it now highlights the universal importance of family unity and togetherness, while still remaining part of the Easter holiday period.
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Last Day of Passover
The Last Day of Passover commemorates the crossing of the Red Sea, completing the Israelites' liberation from Egypt. Observed as a holy day, it includes Torah readings, memorial prayers, and festive meals. In Hasidic tradition, the Seudat Moshiach highlights the enduring Jewish hope for ultimate redemption.
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Orthodox Maundy Thursday
Orthodox Maundy Thursday, also known as Great and Holy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Eastern Orthodox Church's observance of Holy Week. It commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus’s washing of the disciples’ feet, as well as the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. It serves as a profound moment of reflection on Christ’s humility, love, and sacrifice.
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Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday, also known as Great Friday or Holy Friday, is one of the most solemn days in the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is part of the final days of Holy Week, leading up to Orthodox Easter.
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Sinhala and Tamil New Year
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the solar new year and the end of the harvest season in Sri Lanka. It symbolizes prosperity, renewal and cultural unity across Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamil Hindus.
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St. George's Day
St. George’s Day is a Christian feast day celebrated on April 23, in honor of St. George, the patron saint of England, and several other countries and regions.