Diwali
How long does Diwali last?
Diwali lasts 5 days
How long does Easter last?
Easter is a 50-day season of celebration that ends on Pentecost Sunday.
How long does Passover last?
Passover lasts seven days in Israel and eight days for most celebrants outside of Israel.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days.
How long does Memorial Day last?
3 days during the weekend
Where does Diwali originate from?
Ancient India
Where does Easter originate from?
Easter originates from originates from the Christian commemoration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, which occurred around the time of the Jewish festival of Passover.
Where does Passover originate from?
Passover originates from the biblical Exodus story, commemorating the liberation of the Israelite's from slavery in ancient Egypt.
Where does Ramadan originate from?
Ramadan originates from the 7th century A.D.
Where does Memorial Day originate from?
Memorial Day originated after the Civil War with local communities independently decorating graves
What does Diwali celebrate?
Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
What does Easter celebrate?
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What does Passover celebrate?
Passover celebrates the liberation of the Israelite's from slavery in ancient Egypt.
What does Ramadan celebrate?
Ramadan celebrates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad by fasting, prayer, and reflection.
What does Memorial Day celebrate?
Memorial Day celebrates and honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military
When was Diwali established a holiday?
Diwali was created more than 2,500 years ago
When was Easter established a holiday?
Easter was established as early as the 2nd century AD
When was Passover established a holiday?
Passover was established as a holiday during the Exodus from Egypt, which is recorded as occurring in the Book of Exodus in the Torah.
When was Ramadan established a holiday?
Ramadan was established as a holy month in Islam in 610 A.D
When was Memorial Day established a holiday?
Memorial Day was officially established as a federal holiday in 1971
Who celebrates Diwali?
Hindus, Janis, Sikhs, and some Buddhists
Who celebrates Easter?
Christians celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, with various denominations like the Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox churches.
Who celebrates Passover?
Passover is celebrated by Jews all over the world.
Who celebrates Ramadan?
Muslims
Who celebrates Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is celebrated by Americans to honor military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.