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描述: Ramadan is an occasion to focus on faith through fasting and prayer, and is one of the most important Muslim holidays. Ramadan is notable because the Qur’an was first revealed during this month, and Muslims see the Qur’an as the ultimate form of guidance for mankind.

一般实践: Fasting is required during the entire month of Ramadan. Muslims refrain from food and beverages during the daylight hours, and smoking and sexual relations are forbidden. Worshipers break the fasting each night with prayer, 诵读《古兰经, 还有一顿叫做开斋饭的饭.

约会细节: Dates are determined by the lunar calendar. Lunar calendars can vary based on region and practice. The observed date marks the beginning of a 30 day observation.

推荐住宿: If possible, avoid scheduling major academic deadlines during this time. Be sensitive to the fact that students and employees celebrating Ramadan will be fasting during the day (continuously for 30 days) and will likely have less stamina as a result.

描述: 也被称为Eostre. Regarded as a time of fertility and conception. 在一些巫术传统中, it is marked as the time when the Goddess conceives the God's child, which will be born at the winter solstice. One of eight major annual sabbats or festivals.

一般实践: Lighting fires to commemorate the return of light in the spring and to honor the God and Goddess. Coloring eggs as a way of honoring fertility is also practiced.

描述: 这是巴哈伊的新年, a traditional celebration in Iran adopted as a holy day associated with Baha’i. It is a celebration of spring and new life.

一般实践: Festive music dancing, prayers, meetings and meals

描述: Purim commemorates the time when the Jews were living in Persia and were saved by the courage of a young Jewish woman called Esther.

一般实践: Many Jews hold carnival-like celebrations on Purim, 穿着戏服, 读以斯帖记. 三角, fruit-filled pastries are eaten in opposition to the villain Haman, 谁戴了一顶三角帽.

推荐住宿: Purim is not subject to the restrictions on work that affect some other holidays; however, some sources indicate that Jews should not go about their ordinary business at Purim out of respect for the festival.

描述: A commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as crowds lined his path with palm fronds.

一般实践: 祈祷, distribution of palm leaves commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion.

描述: Also known as the “Festival of Colors,” this holiday can be traced to Hindu scriptures commemorating good over evil. This date is also a celebration of the colorful spring and a farewell to the dull winter.

一般实践: Hindus often sprinkle colored water and powder on others and celebrate with bonfires and lights, signifying victory of good over evil.

约会细节: Celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar moon in late 2月 or early 3月.

描述: Thursday before Easter, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with the Apostles.

一般实践: 祈祷, Communion (Eucharist), meals, and foot-washing ceremonies among some Christian denominations.

描述: 复活节前的星期五, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; among some sects of Christianity and in many countries marks a day of fasting.

一般实践: 祈祷, fasting and noon or afternoon services in some Christian denominations.

描述: Annual commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

一般实践: Celebratory meals, family gatherings, distribution of colored eggs, baskets and chocolate bunnies. 这是对新生的庆祝.

约会细节: Easter Sunday is determined by the Gregorian calendar (Gregorian calendar regulates ceremonial cycle of the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches).