Mawlid al-nabiOn the twelfth day of the third month, Rabi’ al-Awwal, many Muslims commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. Mawlid al-Nabi is a holiday that serves as a means to teach their communities about the Prophet Muhammad’s way of life. ChanukahChanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and foods.The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple.
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bodhi dayBodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha,Siddhartha Guatama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment. christmasChristmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ observed primarily on December 25th as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
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our lady of guadalupe dayThe Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe) is a popular Catholic feast that celebrates the belief that a man encountered the Virgin Mary, Mexico's patron saint, in Mexico City on December 9 and 12, 1531. kwanzaaKwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage and identity. The name comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which translates to "first fruits," and the holiday is based on traditional African harvest festivals.
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