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Eid al Fitr is a festival of thanksgiving for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing finest clothing, saying prayers and fostering understanding with other religions.

Pentecost is a celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, and the birth of the church, following His resurrection. Pentecost always occurs seven weeks after Easter Sunday and is typically celebrated with baptism liturgies and joyous services.

This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions. Within the Baha'i faith, work is suspended on this day.

Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.

This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.  The day includes preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons and a candle lighting ceremony.

Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this day offers remembrance for persons who died in the Shoah, actions against the Jewish people during World War II.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with this feast in the Orthodox Christian church. It recognizes Christ’s power over death and the gift to Christians of restoration, transformation and life everlasting.

On this solemn day, Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross.

Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year and includes a joyous celebration of Mass or a Service of Christ’s Resurrection.

Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.