Holi is a traditional Hindu festival which celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. Holi is celebrated in India, Nepal and many places around the world. It is also known as the "Festival of Colors" or the "Festival of Love."

Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a royal death decree around the fourth century BCE, as told in the Book of Esther. Many Jewish Americans celebrate Purim on the 14th day of the month of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which is in February or March in the Gregorian […]

César Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. Learn more about César Chávez at https://chavezfoundation.org

Lailat al Miraj (Isra and Mi’raj, Al Isra’wal Miraj, Laylat al Miraj) is when Muslims commemorate the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to the ‘Farthest Mosque’ in Jerusalem where he ascended to heaven, was purified, and given the instruction for Muslims to pray five times daily. It is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, […]

Many Christians remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day is also on the Sunday before Easter Sunday.

Many United States residents mark Tax Day as the deadline to file their income tax details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The date is usually on or around April 15. However, this deadline may be extended to accommodate holidays or extreme weather conditions.

Passover (Pesach) is a major Jewish spring festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Passover lasts 7 to 8 days, from the 15th to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nisan.