Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The term "Eid al-Fitr" translates to "Festival of Breaking the Fast", and it is observed by Muslims worldwide with prayer, charity and joyous festivities.
Nowruz
Nowruz (also spelled Navruz, Nawruz, or Norooz) is an ancient Persian New Year celebration that marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Persian calendar.
Sultan of Johor's Birthday
The Sultan of Johor's Birthday is a public holiday in the Malaysian state of Johor. It is a significant event in the state, marked by official ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and public festivities.
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi, honors Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, a prominent Hawaiian royal and statesman who played a key role in preserving Native Hawaiian culture and advocating for their rights during a pivotal time in Hawaiʻi's history.
Seward's Day
Seward's Day commemorates a pivotal moment in American history when the United States acquired Alaska from Russia, shaping the nation's geopolitical and economic future. This state holiday, celebrated in Alaska, honors William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated the Alaska Purchase.
Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day is a U.S. federal commemorative holiday celebrated annually on March 31. It honors the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader and labor activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW).
Transfer Day (US Virgin Islands)
Transfer Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands commemorates the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917, marking a major historical turning point for the territory.
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.
Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival (清明节), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival. It is a time for Chinese people to honor their ancestors by visiting their graves, cleaning the tombstones, and making offerings.
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.