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Holidays and Festivals: Which Religion?

Question: Diwali
Answer: Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights that lasts for five days.
Question: Rosh Hashanah
Answer: Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish religious New Year.
Question: Epiphany
Answer: Epiphany is a Christian religious festival celebrated on January 6. It commemorates the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles and is one of the oldest Christian festivals.
Question: Eid al-Fitr
Answer: Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan.
Question: Mabon
Answer: Mabon is a Wiccan and Pagan harvest festival celebrated at the autumnal equinox.
Question: Naw Ruz
Answer: Naw Ruz is a Baha’i holy day that begins the religious calendar. It happens around the time of the vernal equinox.
Question: Wesak
Answer: Wesak is the most important Theravada Buddhist festival. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
Question: Khordad Sal
Answer: Khordad Sal is a Zoroastrian holiday that celebrates the birth of the Prophet Zoroaster.
Question: Bon
Answer: Bon is a Buddhist festival that celebrates the spirits of the dead.
Question: Hola Mahalla
Answer: Hola Mahalla is a Sikh festival. It started as a day for Sikhs to practice combat and martial arts skills.