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Winter Holiday Series: The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Devotees count donations at the site where Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was killed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam. This Sunday, November 24, Sikh…
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Winter Holiday Series: Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Sikhs celebrate the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, around the world. Nanak was born in April, but his birthday is celebrated on the day of…
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Winter Holiday Series: Day of Ashura, November 14
Muslims perform mourning rituals in the street to mark martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s son The Day of Ashura is an important day for Muslims. This ancient…
Bahá'í Faith
Winter Holiday Series: The Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, November 12
Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh in Bahá’í Gardens, Acre The prophet Mírzá Ḥusayn-`Alí Núrí was born in Tehran on November 12, 1817. This holiday is very important to…
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Diwali, A Multi-Faith Festival of Lights, Is This Weekend
On November 3, 2013, Diwali will be celebrated by the Jains, Sikhs and the Hindus. Diwali is meant to symbolize the triumph of knowledge over darkness,…