First observed in 1911 in Germany, global celebration honors women’s economic, political and social achievements

An Islamic holiday marked by fasting, praise, prayer and devotion to Islam.

Celebrated on the vernal equinox and one of the nine Bahá’í holy days on which work is suspended

Jewish celebration marking the time when the Jewish community living in Persia was saved from genocide. On Purim, Jewish people dress up in costumes, offer charity and share food with friends.

Christian holiday commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is the last Sunday of Lent and beginning of the Holy Week

Annual Hindu and Sikh spring religious festival often celebrated on the full moon before the beginning of the vernal equinox as based on the Hindu calendar

Christian holiday commemorating the execution of Jesus by crucifixion