The Mangal Gauri Vrat is believed to bring spiritual growth and inner peace to devotees. Worshipping goddess Parvati on ...

Celebrate the spirit of Vesak with a stunning coconut leaf Wesak lantern! In this easy and fun DIY tutorial, we’ll show you how to make traditional Wesak kudu hadana hati lanterns using simple coconut ...

Ascension Day is an annual commemoration of when Jesus ascended bodily into heaven 40 days after He rose from the dead. In that one sentence, we have two of the most miraculous events in history that ...

Sawan Putrada Ekadashi 2025 falls on 5 August. Know the vrat date, puja vidhi, timings, and its religious significance for childless couples and devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

CELEBRATIONS Gay Pride Day 2025: origin, meaning of the LGBTQIA+ movement and why it is celebrated on June 28 The history of the Gay Pride celebration dates back to the 1969 Stonewall riots in New ...

A political scientist at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Dr. Christian Okeke, says Nigeria has little to celebrate as it marks another Democracy Day. Speaking on The News Chronicle’s Political Clinic, ...

The International Day of Yoga raises awareness of this holistic view, encouraging people to explore not only the physical postures but also the mental and spiritual benefits of the practice.

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of ...

As Vesak Day (May 31), National Day (Aug 9) and Deepavali (Nov 8) will fall on Sundays, the following Mondays will be designated public holidays. The other public holidays are Chinese New Year on ...

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE PLC celebrated the Vesak season last week with a series of religious and cultural activities under the theme “HNB FINANCE Vesak ...

Is Flag Day a federal holiday? Although Flag Day is observed around the US, it is not a federal holiday. The US President traditionally proclaims its observance on an annual basis.

Flag Day, like other notable and patriotic celebrations, will be observed (once again) on June 14. Here's what we have learned about the holiday.