Bahá'í Faith
Birth of the Bab: Celebrating One of the Founders of the Bahá’í Faith
Bahá’í leader’s birth is celebrated around the world. Siyyid `Alí Muḥammad Shírází, born on October 20 in 1819, is a central figure for the Bahá’í faith.…
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Bahá'í Faith
Judaism
Yom Kippur, Jewish Day of Atonement, Begins Friday at Sundown
The Jewish high holy days will come to a close with the observance of Yom Kippur. Many people outside of the Jewish community have heard of…
Islam
Hajj Muslim Pilgrimage Going On Now, Will Come to a Close with Eid al Adha on Saturday
The great Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj has begun and will culminate with Eid al Adha on Saturday, October 4. So why are these two Muslim celebrations…
Entertainment
Hindus Will Celebrate Sharad Navratri for the Next Nine Days
photo: flickr The celebration of the goddess Durga, Sharad Navratri is a nine-day festival in the Hindu faith. This holiday’s rich traditions and history will amaze…
Entertainment
Rosh Hashanah Foods and Their Spiritual Meaning
With Rosh Hashanah starting soon, we take a look at the some of the tasty holiday foods you can look forward to and what symbols they…
Entertainment
Wiccans Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with Mabon
The Wiccan celebration of Mabon commemorates the autumnal equinox as summer becomes fall, the days get shorter and the nights longer. An equinox, as any scientist…
Entertainment
The Hindu Celebration of the Elephant God Ganesh
Hindus celebrate the Elephant-headed Lord Ganesh (or Ganesha) with the holiday Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival for meditation, prayer, community, and charity. Here we have provided a quick…
Entertainment
Hindus prepare for Raksha Bandhan, annual celebration of brother-sister love
Throughout India, Hindus are preparing to celebrate the annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, a commemoration of the duty and love that exists between brothers and sisters.…
Entertainment
Sikh employer breaks down faith barrier in the spirit of Eid
Two Sikh men went out of their way to make sure their Muslim employees got their bonuses before Eid al-Fitr, despite riot-induced curfew getting in the…
Entertainment
Everything You Need to Know About Eid al-Fitr Happening Today
Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that is celebrated all over the world, and marks the official end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. After ensuring that…
Christianity
Pioneer Day Remembers the Mormons Landing in Salt Lake City, Utah
Pioneer Day celebrates the time Brigham Young brought the Mormons west to Salt Lake City. Many people have never heard of Pioneer Day, but it is a…
Entertainment
Do You Know Why Laylat al Qadr is called the Night of Destiny? [Video]
On the 27th day of Ramadan, Muslims traditionally celebrate the Night of Destiny, or Laylat al Qadr, to commemorate the night the Quran was revealed to…