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Visakha Puja – Buddhist
February 9, 2012
This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
Yom HaShoah – Jewish
February 9, 2012
Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this day offers remembrance for persons who died in the Shoah, actions against the Jewish people during World War II.
Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian
February 9, 2012
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with this feast in the Orthodox Christian church.
Magha Puja Day – Buddhist
February 7, 2012
Purim – Jewish
February 7, 2012
Holi – Hindu
February 7, 2012
Ash Wednesday – Lent begins – Christian
February 7, 2012
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter.
Nirvana Day – Buddhist
February 7, 2012
Naw Ruz (New Year) – Baha’i
February 6, 2012
The New Year celebrates the love relationship between the Creator and the creation, in the material world.
Chinese New Year – Confucian –Daoist -Buddhist
February 2, 2012
The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China.