Happy Passover! Passover (Pesah) is an important festival in Jewish communities, and it commemorates the departure of Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is observed over eight days, the first two...
Beginning at sundown on February 5th and lasting until February 6th at nightfall, Tu B'Shevat is one of four New Year's days in Judaism. Tu B’Shevat (the 15th day of the month of Shevat) is the New...
Diwali, a "festival of lights" cuts across many faith communities-Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh. Diwali comes from the word Deepavali, “a row of lights.” Observants light rows of clay oil lamps...
Ramadan is the 9th and most sacred month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims from around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. Usually, family and friends will then gather to break the fast. Of...
Hanukkah 2021 begins in the evening of November 28th! We asked Casandra, the president of JQueer, how they are celebrating during this holiday season....
October 7th, 2021 marks the beginning of Navaratri, a nine-day long festival that honors the Mother Goddess in all her manifestations, including Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter. It's a day for prayer, fasting, repentance, and reflection on our human finiteness. ...
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