Easter
When is easter celebrated in 2025.
Sun, Apr 20, 2025
When is ramadan celebrated
Ninth month of the islamic calendar
How many days does Lent last for?
40 days
What does the water symbolize during Lao New Year?
It symbolizes purification and washing away misfortune.
Why do people celebrate Qingming Festival?
To remember and honor their ancestors.
Where did it originate
1st celebrated as a pagan festival in the Northern Hemisphere
Where did it originate
Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
What color represents loyalty during Lent?
Purple
When is Lao New Year celebrated?
April 13-16
What do people do during Qingming Festival?
They clean graves, give food, and burn paper money
Why is easter celebrated
It is the resurrection of Jesus Christ and marks the beginning of a season of hope
Why is ramadan celebrated
Celebrated mainly as a holy month
What is put of Christians forehead on Ash Wednesday
Gray Ash
What are common foods eaten during the celebration?
Sticky rice, laap, tam mak hoong, and grilled meats
When is Qingming Festival?
Around April 4th or 5th every year.
What food is eaten on easter
Roast lamb or ham is eaten
What meal is the biggest during ramadan?
Iftar/Ifatri
What is Chol Chnam Thmey?
It is the Cambodian New Year.
Why do people visit temples during Lao New Year?
To make merit, pray, and pour water on Buddha images.
Where did Qingming Festival come from?
It started in China over 2,500 years ago.
Name one Easter tradition
Easter egg hunts
Easter bunny
Easter Sunday Services
Name one Ramadan tradition
Fasting.
Chand Raat- The sighting of the new moon marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid-ul-Fitr
Contributing to charity and giving back to the world
When is Chol Chnam Thmey celebrated?
April 13 to 15.
What makes Lao New Year unique compared to Western New Year?
It involves religious rituals, water blessings, and community festivals rooted in Ruddhist and traditional culture.
What fun thing do people do on Qingming Festival?
They fly kites, sometimes with lights or messages.