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The word Eid is an Arabic word meaning a festivity, a celebration, a recurring happiness, a feast. In Islam, there are two major Eids: Eid al-Fitr ("The Festival of Fast-Breaking”) at the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha ("The Festival of Sacrifice" or “Greater Eid”) at the end of the Hajj – the religious pilgrimage to Mekkah (Mecca).

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For Bahá'ís, the Birth of Baha'u'llah is a Holy Day celebrating the birth of the prophet founder of the Baha’i Faith and the rebirth of the world through the love of God. In many respects, it is a day similar to the Christian observance of Christmas.

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Diwali – Hindu, Sikh, Jain