Celebrate Laba Festival on January 20 with Delicious Glutinous Rice Porridge The Laba Festival, also known as the ‘Rice Porridge Festival’, is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which is usually in January of the Gregorian calendar. This year, the Laba Festival will be celebrated on…
The Islamic community celebrates a special day every year known as Mouloud Day. This day is observed on November 6th and is all about honoring and commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered to be the founder of Islam. Mouloud Day is a significant event not only for Muslims, but also for…
National Day of Community Service – First Saturday in August Every year, on the first Saturday in August, the United States recognizes National Day of Community Service. This day is dedicated to the mission of serving others and improving our communities. As a nation, we come together to celebrate the power of service and the…
Eid al-Adha – Celebrating Sacrifice Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all around the world. It is one of the two main festivals in Islam, with Eid al-Fitr being the other one. This festival commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son,…
Muharram, also known as the Islamic New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. It is observed on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. This year, Muharram falls on August 10th. The word ‘Muharram’ translates to ‘forbidden’ in Arabic. It is considered a sacred month for the Muslim…
Children’s Day – A day to celebrate the little ones Children are the most precious gift to humanity. They are the future of our world. Their innocence, imagination, and creativity knows no bounds. To celebrate the spirit and joys of childhood, May 27 is celebrated as Children’s Day. This special day is dedicated to all…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: March 21 The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on March 21st. It commemorates the Sharpeville massacre that occurred in South Africa on this day in 1960, when police opened fire on peaceful protesters who were demonstrating against the racist pass…
October 4th marks the day on which the Catholic Church celebrates the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Saint Francis is widely revered as one of the most beloved and influential saints in the history of Christianity, known for his compassion, love for nature, and…
October 2nd: International Day of Non-Violence October 2nd holds a special significance in the hearts of millions around the world. It marks the birthday of one of the most influential leaders in history – Mahatma Gandhi. Fondly referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’ in India, Gandhi’s message of non-violence, peace, and love has…
The Feast Day of Saint Salvador is celebrated on August 6th, every year. This day is a very important one for the Catholic Church as it marks the death and rising of Saint Salvador. It is a day of celebration and reflection for Christians all around the world. Saint Salvador was a Roman general who…
