Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar year. It is also called the Yuanxiao Festival in Chinese. It […]
Ramadan
The Islamic "30 days" of fasting during daylight hours. The daily fast is broken at sundown with an iftar (fast-breaking) meal. Friends will typically welcome the chance to connect with […]
Holi Festival
Holi is a popular nationwide spring holiday. It is a time to have fun–sometimes mischief–and celebrate the coming of spring, laughter, love and relationships. Learn more about how to engage your […]
Nowruz
Persian New Year, "Nowruz", corresponds with the beginning of Spring --new life, new beginnings! This a significant celebration for all Iranians, and also: Central Asians and Turks. Read more for […]
Eid al Fitr
Eid al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Find more details here.
Qingming Festival
Known as “Tomb Sweeping Day” in English, the Qingming Festival is an important day for the Chinese cultural practice of ancestor worship. Learn more about the festival and implications for […]