Religious Studies

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 […]

Muslim holiday which marks the end of Ramadan, holy month of fasting.

The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.

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

Marks the establishment of the Khalsa (religious community of Sikhs) by Guru Gobind Singh

Feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)

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 […]

A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)