Religious Studies

Sunrise to sunset fast also marked with prayer to reinvigorate soul and bring closer to God (fasting)

Commemorates the story of Esther

The night when the Quran was first sent down from Heaven to the world and also the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the prophet […]

Celebrates Spring, also known as the vernal equinox

Marks the end of Ramadan, holy month of fasting

Marks the first day of spring

Feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Celebration of birthday of Hanuman, foremost devotee of Sri Rama and Sita

Commemorates liberation of Israelites by God from slavery in Egypt and their freedom as a nation under leadership of Moses (work is prohibited on first and last two days)

Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Washing of feet is a traditional component

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary

The final day of Holy Week, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians prepare for the latter. The day commemorates the Harrowing of Hell while Jesus Christ's body lay […]