Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar. Read in preparation for Purim Haftarah: II Kings 12:1-17 Haftarah for Sephardim: II Kings 11:17-12:17 https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-shekalim-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

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 Muhammad.

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the God Shiva. It is the wedding night of Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Unlike most Hindu festivals, which are celebrated during the day, Shivaratri is celebrated at night.

Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar II (אַדָר ב׳), sometimes "Adar Bet" or "Adar Sheni", is the 7th month of the civil Hebrew year and the 13th month of the Hebrew year. It has 29 days, occurs only on leap years, and corresponds to February or March […]

Marks the end of Ramadan, holy month of fasting

Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar II (אַדָר ב׳), sometimes "Adar Bet" or "Adar Sheni", is the 7th month of the civil Hebrew year and the 13th month of the Hebrew year. It has 29 days, occurs only on leap years, and corresponds to February or March […]

Clean Monday, also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is the first day of Great Lent throughout Eastern Christianity and is a moveable feast, falling on the 6th Monday before Palm Sunday

Celebrates Spring, also known as the vernal equinox

Shabbat of Remembrance. Shabbat before Purim Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-34 Haftarah for Sephardim: I Samuel 15:1-34 https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-zachor-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

Feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Marks the first day of spring

Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination Torah: Esther 1:1-10:3 https://hebcal.com/h/purim-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

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

Fast of Esther Torah: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10 https://hebcal.com/h/taanit-esther-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination Torah: Exodus 17:8-16; Esther 1:1-10:3 https://hebcal.com/h/purim-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

Commemorates the story of Esther

Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities https://hebcal.com/h/shushan-purim-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

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 in the tomb.

Shabbat of the Red Heifer. Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 36:16-36 https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-parah-2027?uc=ical-diaspora-2027

A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.