Chaharshanbe Suri
The "Festival of Fire," celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, with bonfires, fireworks, and jumping over flames.
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Nowruz (Persian New Year)
Celebrates the Persian New Year and the first day of spring, a 13-day celebration marked by feasts, family gatherings, and cultural rituals.
Sizdah Bedar
The 13th day of Nowruz, celebrated with picnicking outdoors to avoid bad luck.
Hajj
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for Muslims who are able.
Day of Arafah
The holiest day of the Islamic year, observed with fasting and prayer.
Confucius’s Birthday
Commemorates the birthday of Confucius, an important figure in Confucianism and Chinese folk religion.
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
Vaisakhi
Marks the Sikh New Year and the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh.
Palm Sunday
Commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, celebrated with palm branches.
Theravada New Year
Celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, marking the start of the traditional New Year.