Articles by Jan Register
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All Saints Day- Christian
February 9, 2012
On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
Eid al Fitr- Islam
February 9, 2012
Krishna Janmashtami- Hindu
February 9, 2012
Ramadan Begins- Islam
February 9, 2012
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for thirty days.
Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i
February 9, 2012
This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated "Coming One" of all religions.
Pentecost – Christian
February 9, 2012
Pentecost is a celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, and the birth of the church, following His resurrection.
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