The Jewish Ritual to Cleanse Yourself from Sins During Rosh Hashanah: Tashlikh

The atonement ritual, Tashlikh, is performed during Rosh Hashanah as a symbolic casting off of sins. Members of the Jewish faith have an interesting

Getting To Know the Hindu Festival Krishna Janmashtami

Celebrating the Hindu god Krishna’s birthday with praying, singing, fasting, lavish food, temple decorating and games. The Hindu festival Krishna Janmashtami or simply Janmashtami

These are the Unusual Traditions of the Hungry Ghost Festival

The Ghost Festival: A Taoist and Buddhist festival with Cultural Richness and Taboos On the 15th night of the seventh lunar month, Taoists and

Multireligious Japanese

Multireligious Japanese: Many Practice Celebrations of Several Religions, Not Just One

via Flickr 1, 2, 3, CC by 2.0 Although worshipping is no longer a significant part of daily living in Japan, Japanese individuals practice

Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel Eases Restrictions on Palestinians to allow Travel during Ramadan

Palestinian Muslims are permitted to travel to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, where they will be able to worship. During the month of Ramadan, which

Baha’is Celebrate Declaration of The Báb Today

Declaration of The Báb is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Bahá’ís across the globe. In the Bahá’í faith, May 22, 1884

Shinto Festival in Japan Celebrates a Big Metal Penis

Celebrants and tourists alike enjoy games and delightfully shaped snacks at Kanamara Matsuri, a Shinto penis festival that honors fertility and prosperity. There are thousands

Akshaya Tritiya: the Hindu and Jain Day of Good Fortune

Hindus and Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya, a holiday of good fortune, where celebrants often buy gold, start businesses, and get married. Hindus and Jains

Easter 2015

Here’s a look at the Origins of Easter

The Easter holiday is a period when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to biblical scriptures, Jesus came back to life three

Diwali Festival of Lights is October 30

Diwali represents joy, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. Known as Diwali or Deepavali, this celebration is the largest Hindu festival in