Ekadashi is a Hindu religious custom dedicated to Lord Vishnu. People observe fast on these auspicious days. Devotees pray and fast to Lord Vishnu. They believe that those devotees who fast on those particular days get rid of their bad past karma and go straight to Vaikunth Dhaam (the abode of Lord Shri Hari) after death.
Easter, or Easter Sunday, also known as Pascha, Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It was described in the New Testament as being buried on the third day after his crucifixion created by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
April Fools’ Day falls on April 1st is an annual tradition with practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters perform their work by shouting "April Fools!" which is attached to the recipient. The mass media can participate in these pranks, which can be published the next day. Celebrating a day to play harmless pranks on one’s neighbour has always been popular in the world.
St. George’s Day is celebrated annually on April 23 which is the day believed to be the date of St. George. It is also recognized as a provincial government holiday in Canada and Newfoundland, and as a regional holiday in Spain’s Aragon region and Brazil’s state of Rio de Janeiro. Saint George’s Day is a celebration of St.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, marking the anniversary of the saint's death in the fifth century. St Patrick's Day was recognized as an official Christian holiday in the early 17th century and is celebrated by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Church, and the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland).
St. David’s Day falls on 1 March each year and is used to celebrate Welsh culture and the life of St David, the patron saint of Wales. St David was born in Caerfai in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and became a national patron saint during the Welsh resistance against the Normans. He died on March 1, 589 and that date is known as Saint David’s Day or St. David's Day.
New Year's Day, the first day of the New Year, is celebrated religiously, culturally, and socially around the world. It is usually marked by rites and ceremonies that signify banishing the old year and rejoicing in the new one. Most of the world recognizes January 1 as the beginning of a new year due to the introduction of the Gregorian in 1582.
All Saints' Day is a Christian solemnity celebrated on November 1 honoring all the saints of the church, known or unknown. It is also known as All Hallows' Day, Feast of All Saints, Hallowmas, Feast of All Hallows, and Solemnity of All Saints. It is observed on the first Sunday following Pentecost in the Eastern Orthodox Churches. It’s an official holiday in Catholic countries.
All Souls' Day commemorates all the faithful who have died and is also known as the Day of the Dead. It is a day of prayer for the faithful dead and is observed by Roman Catholics and other Christian groups every year on November 2nd. All Souls’ Day is mainly celebrated in Western Christianity; the Sabbath of Souls is one of the most common traditions in Eastern Christianity.
Halloween or Hallowe'en, better known as Allhalloween, All Saint's Eve, or All Hallows' Eve, is a holiday observed in several countries on October 31. Western Christians celebrate the feast of All Hallows' Eve, also observed by many non-Christians across the world.
