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The religious holiday is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. The day is also called Lesser Eid, or simply Eid; Eid al-Adha is the latter of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). The day is also sometimes called Big Eid or the ...
The following category is for cultural festivals in the United States, including folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. Subcategories This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.
This is an incomplete list of festivals in the United States with articles on Wikipedia, as well as lists of other festival lists, by geographic location. This list includes festivals of diverse types, among them regional festivals, commerce festivals, fairs, food festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, folk festivals, and recurring festivals on holidays.
The United States observes holidays derived from events in American history, Christian traditions, and national patriarchs. Thanksgiving is the principal traditionally-American holiday, evolving from the English Pilgrim's custom of giving thanks for one's welfare. Thanksgiving is generally celebrated as a family reunion with a large afternoon ...
Read Across America. National Banana Cream Pie Day. March 3. World Wildlife Day. World Birth Defects Day. Employee Appreciation Day. World Hearing Day. National Anthem Day. Missouri Compromise ...
Much of the western United States belonged to Mexico at various times and the descendants of those Mexicans carry on many of their traditional celebrations. These celebrations, called fiestas (feasts or festivals), are held on any number of religious or civic holidays. Many communities also plan local celebrations throughout the year.
March Daily Holidays and Observances. March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover's Day, World Compliment Day, National Pig Day March 2: Dr. Seuss's Birthday, National Read Across America Day, Old Stuff ...
These are holidays that are not traditionally marked on calendars. These holidays are celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some are designed to honor or promote a cause or a historical event not officially recognized, while a few others are both celebrated and intended as humorous distractions. 420 (20 April) (day celebrating cannabis ...