Nineteen Day Fast (Baháʼí)
Sunrise to sunset fast also marked with prayer to reinvigorate soul and bring closer to God (fasting). * Not work restricted but involves fasting, so work accommodations may be called for.
Sunrise to sunset fast also marked with prayer to reinvigorate soul and bring closer to God (fasting). * Not work restricted but involves fasting, so work accommodations may be called for.
Holiday associated with exuberant flinging of colored powders, celebrates the advent of spring and the enduring message that good will always be victorious over evil; light will always overcome darkness.
Purim eve. Purim begins at sundown on this Gregorian calendar day.