Origin of April Fool’s Day April 1st of every year is April Fool’s Day, a traditional Western and American folk holiday. April Fool’s Day originated in France, where in 1564 a newly reformed calendar, the Gregorian calendar (currently known as the solar calendar), was first adopted to mark the beginning of the year on January…
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims around the world observe Ramadan as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. It is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims, marked by fasting, and is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. These are the…
Take out your green! St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17 each year, is filled with parades, amulets and all things green. The event was originally a religious holiday, but over time it became a celebration of Irish culture. Celebrate St. Patrick St. Patrick may be the patron saint of Ireland, but he didn’t…
