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Holidays Around the World

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Birthday of Krishna

Birthday of Krishna in Hinduism is a religious observance.

Birthday of Krishna Date: September 2, 2010

Hindus celebrate Birthday of Krishna as a religious observance.

The birth of Krishna or Lord Krishna came as a blessing to humankind in their days of suffering. This “avatar” of Lord Vishnu was born to tame and destroy the devils and free human race from the dark days of torture and distress. The Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna, known as “Janmashtami” on the eighth day (Ashtami tithi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana with respect to their calendar.
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Posted on 01 Sep 2010 in : August Holidays,Hindu Calendar


Jesus Transfiguration

Jesus's Transfiguration is observed by Orthodox Christians on August 19.

Jesus’s Transfiguration Date: August 19, 2010

Jesus’s Transfiguration is observed by members of Orthodox Christianity.

Jesus’s Transfiguration is the event in which the Jesus was transfigured upon a mountain. It was on 19th of August that this mournful even took place and the world was astonished to see the transfiguration of the Jesus. Jesus became glowing and spoke to Moses and Elijah (very important figure of the Judaism) and was called Son by God. Those, who show this incident, was asked by the Jesus not to reveal about the even to anyone until he rises in the cross and that would be done on the third day of his death.

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Posted on 18 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Christian Calendar


Assumption Day Observed Around the World

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance.

Assumption Day: August 15, 2009

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance in many countries worldwide.

It is assumed that on the Assumption Day, the Virgin Mary raised into Heaven after her death. This is a famous Christian belief. This day is also called as the feast day of the Assumption of Mary. It is celebrated in many countries irrespective of nations on August 15 or around that day. Mostly in Europe and South America, this is celebrated in a grand manner. Some countries celebrate this day at other times of the year. This day is also known as the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, or the Feast of Assumption or the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Posted on 14 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Christian Calendar


Muslims Around the World Observe Ramadan

Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance in many parts of the world.

Ramadan Dates: August 11, 2010 to September 10, 2010

Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance in many parts of the world.

Ramadan is an Islamic observance during the whole of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting. Ramadan is also known as Ramzan.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is known as Ramadan from the Arabic root ar-ramad denoting intense heat. Fasting, prayers, charity, and self-accountability are expected to be followed during this time. The whole month is fully dedicated for associated religious observances. During Ramadan no food or drink of any sort is consumed after true dawn until sunset.

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Posted on 10 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Islamic Calendar,September Holidays


Lailat al Bara’a

Lailat al Bara'a is an islamic holiday.

Lailat al Bara’a Date: July 26, 2010

Moslems observe Lailat al Bara’a as an islamic holiday.

The Lailat-ul Barat is a very important night for the Muslims. It is also popularly known as Shab-e-Barat. It marks the glory of the god of the Muslims. Lailat means night and Barat means Privilege. It is believed that in this night God himself blesses all human beings and accumulates all of us in his infinite mercy. In 2009, this day will be celebrated on August 6. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on 06 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Islamic Calendar

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