Start of Eid al-Fitr

The celebration of Eid al-Fitr marks the conclusion of the Muslim month of Ramadan, a 30-day period that requires those practicing to abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to… Continue Reading »

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is the celebration at the culmination of the pilgrimage (hajj) which is an obligation—one of the five pillars of Islam—[for] every Muslim who is able to perform it… Continue Reading »

American Labor Day

In 66 countries, the contributions of workers are honored on Labor Day.

Dia de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. This holiday honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism, brought… Continue Reading »

Dia de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. This holiday honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism, brought… Continue Reading »

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