The Feast of Corpus Christi The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic holiday that celebrates and honors the belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ’s Body and Blood in the Eucharist. This feast day is also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or simply Corpus Christi….
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a grand Hindu temple situated in the city of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kandaswamy. This magnificent temple is especially famous for its annual festival, which is held during the months of August and September. The festival attracts thousands of devotees from all over…
Bonalu is an age-old festival celebrated in the state of Telangana in Southern India. It is a month-long celebration that takes place during the months of July and August. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess, Mahakali, and is a significant cultural event for the people of Telangana. Bonalu is a unique blend of…
Garudhammarone Day is celebrated on December 17 to commemorate the victory of good over evil. It is a day of great significance in Hindu mythology and is celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm. The festival celebrates the triumph of Garudhamma, the divine eagle over the serpent king, Takshaka. According to Hindu mythology, the day marks…
All Saints’ Day: A Celebration of Saints and Souls On November 1st, the Christian world comes together to celebrate All Saints’ Day. Also known as ‘All Hallows’ Day’, this holy day honors all the saints who have lived and died in God’s grace. It is a time to remember and honor the powerful and influential…
The Bengali community all over the world celebrates Pahela Baishakh with great enthusiasm and spirit. It is the first day of the Bengali calendar, which falls on April 14th each year. Pahela Baishakh marks the start of the agricultural year in the Indian subcontinent and is celebrated as a harvest festival. But the significance of…
The Meaning of Assumption Day Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorates the Christian belief that the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, was assumed into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The holiday is celebrated in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions on August 15th,…
Introduction Latvian National Flag Day, also known as The Flag Day, is celebrated on June 14th every year. It commemorates the day when the Latvian national flag, also known as the ‘white-red-white’, was first raised in 1279. This day holds significant importance in the history of Latvia and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride…
The Prophet’s Birthday is one of the most important and beloved days in the Islamic calendar. Also known as Eid-e-Milad, Mawlid, and Mawlid an-Nabi, this annual celebration marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The exact date of the Prophet’s birth is not known, but it is believed to have occurred on the 12th day of…
Ashura, also known as the Day of Ashura, is an Islamic holiday observed on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It holds great significance to the Shia Muslims as well as the Sunni Muslims. The word ‘Ashura’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘Ashr’, which means ten. This day…
The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year, is the first day of the Islamic calendar. It marks the beginning of a new year in the lunar-based Islamic calendar, which is approximately eleven days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. This year, the Islamic New Year falls on August 20th,…
The Feast of Immaculate Conception is celebrated on 8th December every year to commemorate the solemn belief in the immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is one of the most significant and sacred days in the Catholic Church and it marks the beginning of the Christmas season. This year, on 8th December, let’s…
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. It is observed in the Hindu month of Bhadra, which falls in the month of August or September (varies each year) according to the Gregorian calendar. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and…
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday or Monday of the Holy Spirit, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is 50 days after Easter. This holiday commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. It holds great religious significance as it…
The feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius is celebrated on July 6th every year. This feast commemorates the baptism of the Moravian traders who brought Christianity to Moravia in the 9th century. It is a significant event in Christian history and is observed by both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. According to legend, in the…
