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Religious Festivals & Holy Days: Names, Context & Quiz

Similar calendar terms can refer to different traditions. Jewish Shavuot and Christian Pentecost are related in history but are not one identical festival. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha also have distinct contexts. The entries pair accepted names with the tradition and observance they describe.

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13 current accepted entries · names & aliases

Names, context & references

These entries describe the current bank. Not being listed does not establish that an answer is false; unrecognized practice input can be edited or checked against the guide.

Christmas

Commemorates Jesus’ birth on December 25 in the church calendar; December 25 Julian currently falls on January 7 Gregorian for churches using that calendar.

Other accepted names: Nativity

Reference/context: Christianity · Dec 25 / Jan 7

Easter

Oldest and central Christian feast; named Pascha in Greek and Romance languages after Passover.

Other accepted names: Pascha

Reference/context: Christianity · Spring Paschal Cycle

Passover

Hebrew Pesach; commemorates the Exodus with the traditional Seder meal and unleavened matzah.

Other accepted names: Pesach

Reference/context: Judaism · 15 Nisan

Eid al-Fitr

Festival marking the end of Ramadan fasting with morning prayers, charity, and festive gatherings.

Other accepted names: Eid

Reference/context: Islam · 1 Shawwal

Eid al-Adha

Festival of Sacrifice concluding the Hajj, commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to obey God.

Other accepted names: Use the names above

Reference/context: Islam · 10 Dhu al-Hijjah

Vesak

Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha; recognized by the UN.

Other accepted names: Buddha Day

Reference/context: Buddhism · Full Moon of Vesakha

Pentecost

Christian feast of the Spirit fifty days after Easter. Acts places the event in a Jewish festival context; modern Shavuot is listed separately.

Other accepted names: Use the names above

Reference/context: Christianity · Acts 2 (KJV text)

Hanukkah

Eight-day Festival of Lights commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in 164 BCE.

Other accepted names: Chanukah

Reference/context: Judaism · Festival of Lights

Yom Kippur

Holiest day of the Jewish year, observed with a 25-hour fast, prayer, and reconciliation.

Other accepted names: Day of Atonement

Reference/context: Judaism · Leviticus 16 (KJV text)

Diwali

Five-day Festival of Lights symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

Other accepted names: Deepavali

Reference/context: Hinduism · Jainism · Sikhism

Sukkot

Seven-day autumn festival recalling the Israelites’ temporary shelters during the wilderness journey.

Other accepted names: Feast of Tabernacles

Reference/context: Judaism · Leviticus 23:34 (KJV text)

Purim

Joyous festival celebrating the deliverance recorded in the Book of Esther.

Other accepted names: Use the names above

Reference/context: Judaism · Book of Esther

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  1. Pair each festival with its tradition and commemorative or devotional focus.
  2. Practise distinctions such as Shavuot/Pentecost and the two Eids rather than memorising names without context.
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Content review date: 2026-11-14 · current-4fbee918-104866 · Sources & corrections