Hari Raya Haji

Hari Raya Haji, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations. It honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.

Pentecost

Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday, is one of the most significant feast days in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus. This event is often referred to as the birth of the Christian Church because it marks the beginning of the Apostles' public ministry to spread the Gospel.

Orthodox Pentecost

Orthodox Pentecost is one of the Great Feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, marking the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send the Spirit to guide and empower the Church. Orthodox Pentecost is rich in theological significance, liturgical traditions, and cultural customs.

King's Birthday in Australia

The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in Australia to honor the reigning monarch’s birthday. While the actual birthday of King Charles III is on November 14, the holiday is traditionally observed on the second Monday in June in most Australian states and territories.

Pentecost Monday

Pentecost Monday, also known as Whit Monday, is the day following Pentecost Sunday, celebrated by Christians to continue the commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It is recognized in many parts of the world.

Orthodox Pentecost Monday

Orthodox Pentecost Monday is part of the Afterfeast of Pentecost, continuing the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It is a day of significant liturgical and cultural importance in Eastern Orthodoxy, marked by prayers, traditions and community gatherings that honor the work of the Holy Spirit and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.

King Kamehameha I Day

King Kamehameha I Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi to honor King Kamehameha I (1758–1819), the first monarch to unite the Hawaiian Islands under a single rule. Known as Kamehameha the Great, he is celebrated for his leadership, vision, and contributions to the foundation of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.

Sultan of Kedah's Birthday

The Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Kedah, honoring the reigning Sultan. This day is observed as a public holiday in Kedah, allowing citizens to participate in festivities and pay tribute to their ruler. The Sultan of Kedah holds a revered position as both a constitutional monarch and a symbolic leader who embodies the state's heritage and unity.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, holds a particularly significant place in United States history and African American culture. This date marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.