Black History Month is an annual celebration that originated in the United States, which recognizes important people and events in African-American history and black people worldwide. It initially lasted a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970, which focuses on the contributions of Black people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks who…
Ash Wednesday 2026
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting. It marks the beginning of Lent and a 40-day period of reflection before Easter. It is traditionally observed with fasting and abstinence from meat by the Christians of the Catholic, Lutheran, Moravian, Anglican (Episcopalian), and United Protestant denominations. The ashes are prepared by burning palm…
Ramadan 2026
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting observed by millions Muslims around the world. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity from dawn until sunset. This is done to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. It is also a time of increased devotion and worship, as well…
Family Day Canada 2026
Family Day is a regional statutory holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in five provinces in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick. To honor family bonds and give people a chance to spend quality time with their loved ones. The holiday originated in Alberta in 1990, It was introduced by the…
Valentine’s Day 2026
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s was a real historical figure from the 3rd century, he was a Christian clergyman, most accounts describe him as a priest in Rome. He ministered to persecuted Christians during a time when the empire was cracking down on the faith. He was imprisoned and executed for his beliefs,…