An * means the holidays starts the night before.

National Women's History Month - Commemorating the role women have played in transforming culture, politics, history, art, science and literature.

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  • Fast of Esther [Judaism] - Beginning at morning light, this fast commemorates fast of Esther, Mordecai, and the Jewish people in order to triumph over their enemies.
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  • Ala [Baha'i] - The beginning of the 19 day fast in preparation for Now Ruz. Those of age and in good health abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
  • World Day of Prayer [Christianity] - This world wide common day of prayer that is organized by Christian women across various denominations.
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  • Holi [Hinduism] - A colorful and joyous festival dedicated to Krishna or Kama.
  • Magha Puja [Buddhism] - This day commemorates the previous gathering of over 1,000 monks to pay homage to Buddha.
  • Full Moon 23:18 Universal Time
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  • * Purim [Judaism] - Purim celebrates the victory of the Jews over an oppressive ruler Achashverosh, a story told in the book of Esther, which is read at this time. This day is celebrated by dressing up in funny costumes and trading food packages known as Shalachmanot.
  • Hola Mohallah [Sikhism] - This day was started by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, as a time to practice military exercises and hold mock battles. Today it is marked by music competitions and festivities/parades.
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  • Kwan Yin Day [Buddhism] - A day used to honor Kwan Yin, a symbolic future Buddha, a female dispensing compassion with a thousand arms.
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  • International Women's Day - This day was established in 1911 in commemoration of working women. Today it is a day of recognition of women's struggle for equality and a day to bring attention to the current need for humanitarian action in helping women around the globe.
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  • Day Light Savings Time Begins - Clocks move back one hour.
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  • Birthday of L. Ron Hubbard [Scientology] - Birthday of the founder of Scientology.
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  • Sikh New Year's Day [Sikhism] - Beginning of the year 539 of the Nanakshahi Era.
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  • Ghambar Hamaspathmaedem [Zoroastrianism] - A five day festival celebrating the creation of human beings. At this time the ones that have passed away are remembered as well.
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  • St. Patricks Day [Catholic] - Rooted in the Irish tradition, this festival is now marked by joyous drinking and merriment.
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  • Bikarami Samvat [Hinduism] - The year 2064 begins.
  • Chetra Navratra [Hinduism] - A festival lasting 9 nights that celebrates the Goddess Shakti and her many forms.
  • Feast of Saint Joseph [Catholic, Anglican] - A feast dedicated to Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary, the son of Jesus.
  • New Moon 2:43 Universal Time
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  • Spring Ohigon [Buddhism] - A special time in which Buddhists listen to the teachings of Buddha and meditate on the perfection of enlightenment.
  • Shunki-sorei-sai [Shinto] - A memorial service held on altars at home to revere ancestors. At this time, gravesites are cleaned and purified.
  • Ostara [Wicca] - This day celebrates the return of a Goddess and the reawakening of the seeds within the earth touched by the warm glow of God's love.
  • Vernal Equinox - 18:26 Universal Time
  • Now Ruz [Zoroastrianism] - New Year of 1376 AY, celebrates the renewal of the world and the creation of fire. The festival last 14 days and begins on the Vernal Equinox
  • Naw Ruz [Baha'i] - New Year 164 BE of the Baha'i era.
  • International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [United Nations]
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  • World Day for Water [United Nations]
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  • The Annunciation [Orthodox Christianity] In the Gregorian calendar this day marks when the angel Gabriel came to Mary to announce that she would bear a child named Jesus.
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  • Khordad Sal [Zoroastrianism] - The anniversary of the birth of the legendary religious teacher, Zarathustra, founder of Zoroastrianism.
  • The Annunciation [Catholic, Anglican, Protestant Christianity] - Marks the day when the angel Gabriel came to Mary to announce that she would bear a child named Jesus.
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  • Ramanavami [Hinduism] - Celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the God Vishnu. Hindus read a Hindu epic, Ramayana, during the previous 8 days.
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  • Mawlid-al-Nabi [Islam] - Celebrates by some Sunni Muslims as the birthday of Muhammad, the founder of Islam.
  • Mahavira-jayanti [Jainism] - Celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira. Mahavira taught the importance of complete non-violence for spiritual salvation.
  • Lazarus Saturday [Orthodox Christianity] - Celebrates the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.