Religious Days of Significance

The last month in the Bahá’í calendar, ‘Alá’ (Loftiness), is dedicated to the Bahá’í Fast. During this time, Bahá’ís between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink for 19 days from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation. Exemptions from the Fast occur for illness, pregnancy, nursing mothers, extended travel and arduous physical labour.

Bahá'i New Year

This day marks the date that Sakyamuni Buddha passed away into Nirvana.

Shia followers of Islam observe this Eid. The day is associated with significant religious milestones for observers of the faith.

Hola Mohalla, also called Hola, is a three-day Sikh festival which regularly falls in March and happens on the second day of the lunar month of Chett

The first day of Lent in the Western Christian Church

Though named for its former religious significance, it is chiefly marked by feasting and celebration, which traditionally preceded the observance of the Lenten fast.

Maha Shivratri is a famed annually festival of Hindu's glory to lord Shiva.

The last month in the Bahá’í calendar, ‘Alá’ (Loftiness), is dedicated to the Bahá’í Fast. During this time, Bahá’ís between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink for 19 days from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation. Exemptions from the Fast occur for illness, pregnancy, nursing mothers, extended travel and arduous physical labour.