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Guides, dates, and context for religious holidays worldwide.
Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Duanwu Jie
Dragon Boat Festival 2026 falls on June 1, 2026. The Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie) falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. The story of Qu Yuan, zongzi rice dumplings, dragon boat racing, and dates through 2028.
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Islamic New Year 2026: 1 Muharram
Islamic New Year 2026 falls on June 18, 2026. Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar. How the Hijri year works, the significance of Muharram, and how Muslims observe the new year.
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Ashura 2026: The 10th of Muharram
Ashura 2026 falls on June 27, 2026. Ashura (10 Muharram) is one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar. What it means for Sunni and Shia Muslims, the fast, and its historical significance.
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Tisha B'Av 2026: The Day of Mourning
Tisha B'Av 2026 falls on July 22, 2026. Tisha B'Av (9 Av) is the saddest fast day in Judaism, commemorating the destruction of both Temples and other tragedies. The fast, kinot, and Book of Lamentations.
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Raksha Bandhan 2026: The Bond of Protection
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on July 29, 2026. Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon of Shravan. Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists; brothers pledge protection. The ritual, timing, and how it is celebrated.
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Krishna Janmashtami 2026: The Birth of Lord Krishna
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on August 5, 2026. Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. Fasting, abhishek, Dahi Handi, how the date is calculated, and celebrations from Mathura to the world.
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Nag Panchami 2026: The Festival of Serpent Worship
Nag Panchami 2026 falls on August 18, 2026. Nag Panchami on the 5th day of Shravana is dedicated to serpent gods. Offering milk to snakes, Nag temples, the sacred role of serpents in Hinduism, and regional traditions.
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Mawlid al-Nabi 2026: The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid al-Nabi 2026 falls on August 27, 2026. Mawlid al-Nabi marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. How Sunni and Shia Muslims observe the day and its global significance.
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Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 2026: The High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 2026 falls on September 11, 2026. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year (1 Tishrei) and Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement (10 Tishrei). The 10 Days of Awe, shofar, fasting, and Kol Nidre.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: The Birth of Lord Ganesha
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on September 15, 2026. Ganesh Chaturthi begins on the 4th day of Bhadrapada and lasts 10 days, ending with Visarjan. The birthday of Lord Ganesha — idol installation, celebrations, and immersion.
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Sukkot 2026: The Festival of Tabernacles
Sukkot 2026 falls on September 25, 2026. Sukkot begins on 15 Tishrei — five days after Yom Kippur. Building the sukkah, the Four Species, Hol HaMoed, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah.
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Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: The Moon Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on September 25, 2026. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month — the year's brightest full moon. Mooncakes, lanterns, the legend of Chang'e, and dates through 2028.
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Simchat Torah 2026: Date, Hakafot Dancing & Torah Reading
Simchat Torah 2026 falls on October 3, 2026. Simchat Torah marks the completion and restart of the annual Torah reading cycle. Hakafot dancing with the scrolls, Kol HaNe'arim, and the most joyful night in the synagogue.
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Diwali 2026: The Festival of Lights
Diwali 2026 falls on October 11, 2026. Diwali is the five-day Hindu Festival of Lights falling on the new moon of Kartik. Oil lamps, fireworks, Lakshmi puja, sweets, and how the date is calculated.
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Navratri & Dussehra 2026: Nine Nights of the Goddess
Navratri & Dussehra 2026 falls on October 12, 2026. Navratri is nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, ending with Dussehra (Vijayadashami) — victory of good over evil. Garba, Durga Puja, Ram Leela, and burning of Ravana.
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Chhath Puja 2026: Worship of the Sun God
Chhath Puja 2026 falls on October 19, 2026. Chhath Puja is a 4-day Hindu festival dedicated to Surya. Standing in water to offer arghya to the setting and rising sun — one of Hinduism's most austere and moving rituals.
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Hanukkah 2026: The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah 2026 falls on December 4, 2026. Hanukkah is the eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights beginning on 25 Kislev. The Maccabee story, menorah lighting, latkes, sufganiyot, dreidel, and Hanukkah gelt.
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Tu B'Shevat 2027: The New Year of Trees
Tu B'Shevat 2027 falls on January 22, 2027. Tu B'Shevat (15 Shevat) is the Jewish New Year of Trees. Eating the Seven Species of Israel, the Kabbalistic seder, tree planting, and its environmental significance.
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Maha Shivaratri 2027: Date, Fasting & Night Worship of Shiva
Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on February 5, 2027. Maha Shivaratri is the most sacred night in the Shaiva tradition. All-night vigil, fasting, abhishek with milk and water, bel leaves, and the four prahar of worship.
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Ramadan 2027: The Holy Month of Fasting
Ramadan 2027 falls on February 9, 2027. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting in Islam — the ninth month of the Hijri calendar. Fasting rules, Tarawih prayers, Laylat al-Qadr, and how to prepare.
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Lantern Festival 2027: Yuan Xiao Jié
Lantern Festival 2027 falls on February 20, 2027. The Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month ends 15 days of Chinese New Year celebrations. Paper lanterns, tangyuan, and lantern riddle games.
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Laylat al-Qadr 2027: The Night of Power
Laylat al-Qadr 2027 falls on March 7, 2027. Laylat al-Qadr is the holiest night in Islam — when the Quran was first revealed. It falls in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, most likely the 27th night.
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Eid al-Fitr 2027: Date, Eid Prayer & Zakat al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on March 11, 2027. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on 1 Shawwal. Eid prayer, Zakat al-Fitr, family celebrations, and what Eid Mubarak means.
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Purim 2027: The Festival of Lots
Purim 2027 falls on March 22, 2027. Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. The Megillah, costumes, mishloach manot food gifts, matanot la'evyonim, and the festive meal.
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Holi 2027: The Festival of Colors
Holi 2027 falls on March 22, 2027. Holi celebrates spring and the triumph of good over evil. Holika Dahan the night before, throwing colored powder, the story of Prahlad, and how it is celebrated worldwide.
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Qingming Festival 2027: Tomb Sweeping Day
Qingming Festival 2027 falls on April 5, 2027. Qingming (清明节) falls around April 4–5 each year. Ancestor veneration, grave cleaning, spring outings, and how this ancient Chinese tradition is observed today.
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Ram Navami 2027: The Birth of Lord Rama
Ram Navami 2027 falls on April 15, 2027. Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on the 9th day of Chaitra. Readings of the Ramayana, processions, fasting, and how it is observed across India and worldwide.
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Passover 2027: Seder Date, Haggadah & Removing Chametz
Passover 2027 falls on April 21, 2027. Passover commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. The Seder night, matzah, the Haggadah, removing chametz, and how the eight-day festival is observed worldwide.
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Hanuman Jayanti 2027: Date, Chalisa & How to Observe
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on April 21, 2027. Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman on the full moon of Chaitra. The Hanuman Chalisa, sindoor offerings, temple processions, and his role in the Ramayana.
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Akshaya Tritiya 2027: The Imperishable Auspicious Day
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 falls on May 8, 2027. Akshaya Tritiya (3rd day of Vaishakha) is one of Hinduism's most auspicious days. Gold buying, weddings, new ventures, and why the entire day is considered inherently auspicious.
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Eid al-Adha 2027: The Festival of Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha 2027 falls on May 18, 2027. Eid al-Adha is the Festival of Sacrifice — the second major Islamic holiday. Arafah Day, Qurbani, the Hajj connection, and Eid greetings.
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Hajj 2027: The Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca
Hajj 2027 falls on May 18, 2027. Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca — one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Day-by-day schedule, Arafah Day, Tawaf, and who is required to perform it.
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Shavuot 2027: The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot 2027 falls on June 10, 2027. Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. All-night Torah study, dairy foods, the Book of Ruth, and how the festival links to Passover through the Omer count.
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Chinese New Year 2026: Spring Festival
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the most important celebration in Chinese culture. Reunion dinner, red envelopes, dragon dances, and the 12-year zodiac cycle explained.
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Guru Purnima 2026: The Festival of Teachers
Guru Purnima falls on the full moon of Ashadha. A day to honour teachers and spiritual guides across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions — its meaning and observance.
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