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March 2007
Festivals
If we are
committed to a peaceful world, we have to take time to learn
about each other, here is an opportunity for you to call on
the people you know and wish them the very best for the
holidays. With a few exceptions, including the Jewish and
Muslim new year, you can pretty much wish the holidays to
any one. Always learn about it. If your event is missing
here, it is simply because we are not aware of it, please
share with us, we will be happy to include your logo as well
as the information about your festival.
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OCTOBER
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FESTIVAL |
RELIGION |
Link
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March 3, |
Magha Puja Day |
Buddhism
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Celebration
of the presentation of teachings by Lord Buddha.
Link:
About Magha Puja Day |
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March 4, |
Purim |
Judaism
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Celebrates
the rescue of Jews in ancient Persia. Begins at
sundown the previous day.
Essay:
Purim's Message of Unity
Quiz:
How Much Do You Know? |
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March 4 |
Holi |
Hinduism
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"Festival of
Color"; Northern Indian celebration marking the
beginning of spring with a deluge of color. Various
social classes are encouraged to interact with one
another. Begins with the full moon.
Essay:
Canadian Hindus Celebrate Holi
Explore:
A Day of Play: Children Celebrate Holi
eCards:
Send a Holi Greeting |
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March 17 |
St. Patrick's Day |
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Celebration
of St. Patrick, who is said to have brought
Christianity to Ireland.
Explore:
What We Know About St. Patrick
eCards:
Send a St. Patrick's Day Greeting |
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March 21 |
Spring Equinox/Ostara |
Heathen
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For Pagans,
a time to welcome spring, new birth and new life,
and the goddess-as-maiden. Heathens celebrate the
end of winter, the arrival of spring, and the
Goddess Ostara.
Explore:
The Eostar Bunny
Link:
About Ostara
eCards:
Send an Ostara Greeting |
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March 21 |
Nouroz |
Zoroastrian
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"The New
Day"; New Year celebration regarded as the most
important day of the year. Customs include wearing
new clothes, giving gifts, and settling disputes.
Links:
Zoroastrian Festivals |
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March 21 |
Nau-Roz |
Bahai |
Observance
of the vernal equinox symbolizing spiritual growth
and renewal.
Link:
About Nau-Roz |
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March 26 |
Khordad Sal |
Zoroastrian
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Birthday of
the prophet Zarathustra; celebrated the sixth day of
the Parsi month.
Link:
About Khordad Sal |
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March 31 |
Milaad |
Islam
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