religious festival

President Obama Sends Diwali Greetings to the World

Michael Santo — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:10:17 -0500

Diwali is an official holiday in India, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. The entire festival runs over 5 consecutive days. The Diwali date, or rather, the date of Day One, is October 17th, with the "most important day" being the third day.

What Saint Patrick's Day Really Is

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:12:34 -0500

It seems like everything I read today is a variation on “Why do people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day?” “What’s the meaning of Saint Patrick’s Day?” “Why do people get drunk on Saint Patrick’s Day?” etc…so I thought I’d save myself a lot of typing and just write this here.

Shi'ite Religious Rites Culminate In Central Iraq

Dinka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:05:55 -0600

35 Killed In Iraq As Attacks Mar Shi'ite Festival

Dinka — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:14:35 -0600

Officials Say Iraqi Militants Planned To Attack Shi'a

Dinka — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:10:11 -0600

President Bush Sends Holiday Greetings to Muslims

Dinka — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:19:38 -0600