Shabbat – the Sabbath (weekly day of rest)
Of all the Jewish holidays the Sabbath, or weekly day of rest, is the most important. It is the only […]
Dormition of the Theotokos, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
The final feast of the Church Year according to Eastern tradition is the Dormition of the Theotokos. It is based […]
Day of divine service, day of rest
Christians mark Sunday as their holy day of the week in honour of the Resurrection of Jesus. According to the […]
Friday prayers (salat al-jum’a)
In Islam, the word ’id (or Eid) means an Assembly Day that is repeated. That weekly Assembly Day is Friday, […]
Shabbat – the Sabbath (weekly day of rest)
Of all the Jewish holidays the Sabbath, or weekly day of rest, is the most important. It is the only […]
Day of divine service, day of rest
Christians mark Sunday as their holy day of the week in honour of the Resurrection of Jesus. According to the […]
Commemoration of the Birth of the Prophet (at the beginning of the month Rabi al-awwal)
It is known that the Prophet Muhammad was born on a Monday in the month Rabi al-awwal. Many people consider […]
Ullambana
Celebration of ancestors and mothers (Mahayana). People commemorate mothers, departed loved ones and all hungry spirits, light candles and honour […]
Friday prayers (salat al-jum’a)
In Islam, the word ’id (or Eid) means an Assembly Day that is repeated. That weekly Assembly Day is Friday, […]
Sri Balarama Purnima
Sri Balarama Purnima is celebrated to mark the appearance day of Lord Krishna’s elder brother Lord Balarama. Lord Balarama is […]