Tu B’Shevat begins at sundown
The Jewish “New Year of the Trees” is celebrated with observances that connect humankind to the natural world.T his holiday has special significance because "Man is the tree of the […]
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Ramadan begins at sundown
Ramadan Each year, corresponding with the ninth month of the lunar calendar, Muslims spend a month in daytime fasting. This observance is called Ramadan. From dawn to sunset during this […]
Purim begins at sundown
The festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, in late winter or early spring. It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish […]
Laylat al-Qadr begins at sundown
Laylat Al Qadr is considered theholiest night of the year for Muslims and is held on the 27th day of Ramadan. Translated into English as the Night of Decree, Night […]
Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown
At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the "Festival of Fast-Breaking." On the day of Eid, fasting is prohibited. The end of Ramadan is generally celebrated by a ceremonial fast-breaking, […]