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Bandi Chhor Divas ("Day of Liberation") is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind ji released 52 kings from Gwalior Fort, who had been imprisoned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

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People have many different beliefs and gods that they worship. 

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People have many different beliefs and gods that they worship. 

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Some Christian people like to wear a cross and chain.

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Some Christian people like to wear a cross and chain.

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Hanukkah: Jewish 28th of November until 6th of December

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Hanukkah: Jewish 28th of November until 6th of December

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Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

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Morning: 10.30 or 10.45: 10 - 15 minutes.

Afternoon: 2.00 or 2.15: 10 - 15 minutes.

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Some Jewish people like to wear a Magen David (star of David).

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Some Jewish people like to wear a Magen David (star of David).

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Eid al-Adha  is the latter of the two official holidays which are celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God's command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, God provided him with a lamb which he was supposed to sacrifice in his son's place. In commemoration of this intervention, animals are ritually sacrificed. One third of their meat is consumed by the family which offers the sacrifice, while the rest of the meat is distributed to the poor and the needy. Sweets and gifts are given, and extended family members are typically visited and welcomed. The day is also sometimes called Big Eid or the Greater Eid.

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Some Sikh men like to have their hair short and some Sikh men wear a patka over their hair

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Some Sikh men like to have their hair short and some Sikh men wear a patka over their hair

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Some Muslim men like to wear a topi on their head.

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Some Buddhist men like to have their head shaven

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Eid al-Fitr. The religious holiday is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. It falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar; this does not always fall on the same Gregorian day, as the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities. The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world. The day is also called Lesser Eid, or simply Eid.

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Chinese New Year's Eve or Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before the Chinese New Year. Celebrating Chinese New Year’s Eve has always been a family matter in China, it is the reunion day for every Chinese family. It has evolved over a long period of time. The origin of Chinese New Year’s Eve can be traced back to 3500 years ago.

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Some Chinese men are wearing Hanfu Cloak (traditional clothes)

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Some Chinese women wear qipao (traditional clothes)

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Some Chinese women wear qipao (traditional clothes)

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Life of a Buddhist Monk (Religion) - Binogi.com

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An Indian Muslim boy offers Eid al-Fitr prayers with others in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 7, 2016. (AP Photo/ Rajanish Kakade )

(say "EED al fitter") is a three-day religious holiday that's celebrated by Muslims around the world. Read on to find out more about this festival.

What is it?

Eid al-Fitr , which means the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast", marks the end of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a month-long holiday when Muslims fast, or go without food and drinks, during daylight.

The date of this festival is based on the lunar calendar. This year, it begins the evening of May 12 and ends the evening of May 13. The celebration of Eid al-Fitr also signals the first day in the month of Shawwal .

In many Muslim countries, the three-day festival is a national holiday. That means people don't go to school or work. Instead they participate in the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

Want to learn more? Check out - Ramadan: be good to yourself and to others

Let's see how some have observed and celebrated Eid al-Fitr in the past. Today, with social distancing many of these celebrations may not be possible. They could be just with immediate family or might be celebrated online.

How is it observed?

Fruit, pastries and other sweets are are eaten during Eid. Photo by Hamed Saber licensed CC BY 2.0.

During Eid al-Fitr, Muslim families and friends get together to celebrate.

The day usually begins with the whole family enjoying a small breakfast. This is the first daytime meal that has been eaten in a month.

Muslims then gather outside or at a mosque to pray together. They listen to a sermon that's followed by a prayer called the Salat al-Eid .

In the afternoon, Muslims get together with family and friends to enjoy a big feast (with lots of sweets!). They also give gifts to each other.

There may also be parades, processions, and other outdoor celebrations. Traditionally, people greet each other by saying " Eid Mubarak ," which means "Blessed Eid."

Are there any other special traditions?

Since giving to others through charity is an important part of Ramadan. It is also a part of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

Many Muslims donate different kinds of food to the poor. This form of charity is called sadagah al-fitr . It makes sure that everyone will be able to mark the end of Ramadan by enjoying a special meal.

Do some countries have different traditions when celebrating Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr celebrations are similar in most places. Some countries do have their own unique customs.

In Indonesia, many Muslims visit the graves of their family members. They clean the grave sites during this holiday.

In Turkey, people show an extra sign of respect to the elderly throughout Eid al-Fitr. They kiss their right hand when they meet.

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Eid al-Fitr: it's all about generosity and gratitude | CBC Kids

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An Indian Muslim boy offers Eid al-Fitr prayers with others in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 7, 2016. (AP Photo/ Rajanish Kakade ) (say "EED al fitter") is a three-day religious holiday that's celebrated by Muslims around the world. Read on to find out more about this festival.

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When is Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church.

In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed following his death by crucifixion on the previous Friday.

It signifies the end of the 40 days of Lent, meaning Christians who gave up something during lent to signify Jesus' time in the wilderness, can indulge themselves again.

Easter Sunday is also when church bells will be rung again, having been silent during Lent.

Why is it called Easter?

The name Easter is derived from 'Ostara' or 'Eostre', a pagan goddess of fertility, whose feast was celebrated on the Vernal Equinox. The word East is also derived from her names, as is Oestrogen, the female hormone. In Saxon culture, the Hare was sacred to Ostara and the modern tradition of the Easter Bunny is a distant echo of that.

However, In most languages other than English and German, the holiday's name is derived from Pesach, the Hebrew name of Passover, a Jewish holiday to which the Christian Easter is intimately linked.

Easter depends on Passover not only for much of its symbolic meaning but also for its position in the calendar. Read more about the date of Easter.

Easter traditions

Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny is now an established part of the Easter traditions. In Europe and America, the Easter Bunny visits the garden of children leaving chocolate eggs and treats for the children to find on Easter Egg hunts.

Rabbits and hares don't have any direct connection to any Christian tradition and it is interesting to note that the pagan goddess, Ostara was always traditionally accompanied by a hare. The modern tradition derives from a German custom that was first recorded in the 16th century. It may seem strange for a rabbit to be laying eggs, but as eggs were part of the foods banned during Lent, then the reintroduction of eggs would have been a welcome treat, no matter how they arrived in the garden.

It was once thought that hares could give birth without conceiving, which may have made them a way of explaining the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. It is also said that the sight of Rabbits appearing from their underground burrows is a reminder of Jesus appearing from the tomb after his resurrection on Easter morning.

Lamb

On Easter Sunday, the traditional meat for dinner is lamb. The lamb was a sacrifice during the Jewish Passover, and it became a symbol for Jesus. It is also seasonal as Spring lamb is particularly tender and noted for its subtle flavour.

Three facts about Easter Sunday

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BBC One - Songs of Praise, The UK's Favourite Carol, Carol: O Holy Night (original French lyrics) performed by Andrea Bocelli

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Andrea Bocelli sings the UK's Favourite Carol with its original French lyrics.