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Associated religion: Buddhism. Significance: Also known as Vesak, it honors the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha in a single day.

Associated religion: Sikhism. Significance: Commemorates the sacrifice of forty Sikhs who fought for Guru Gobind Singh Ji against the Mughal army.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: Celebrated by the Tamil community, it honors Lord Murugan and the occasion when goddess Parvati gave Murugan a Vel (spear) to defeat the evil demon Soorapadman.

Associated religion: Sikhism. Significance: Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru.

Associated religion: Paganism. Significance: Celebrates the beginning of spring and the goddess Brigid. It is a time for purification and renewal.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Marks the day of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's passing, author of the Zohar, with celebrations of his spiritual teachings and insights.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: Similar to Janmashtami, celebrates the birth of Krishna with great devotion.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: Honors Lord Shiva, with believers fasting and offering prayers to Shiva and his statue.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Associated religion: Sikhism. Significance: Marks the Sikh new year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.

Associated religion: Bahá'í Faith. Significance: Commemorates the death of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith.

Associated religion: Christianity. Significance: A season of penitence and fasting in preparation for Easter that lasts for forty days.

Associated religion: Sikhism. Significance: Same as Vaisakhi, it commemorates the founding of the Sikh community known as Khalsa.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: A nine-night festival celebrating the goddess Durga and the triumph of good over evil.

Associated religion: Islam. Significance: Observes the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: Celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.

Associated religion: Islam. Significance: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Celebrates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an ancient Persian empire's royal vizier who plotted to destroy all Jews.

Associated religion: Jainism. Significance: Is the most important festival, focusing on forgiveness, self-discipline, fasting, and reading the scriptures.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: Celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Associated religion: Hinduism. Significance: Celebrates the birth of Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu.

Associated religion: Paganism. Significance: Marks the beginning of the pastoral summer season when livestock were driven out to the summer pastures.

Associated religion: Paganism. Significance: Celebrates the vernal equinox and the renewal of life with the coming of spring.

Associated religion: Paganism. Significance: Marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the 'darker half' of the year. It is a time to honor ancestors.

Associated religion: Christianity. Significance: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

Associated religion: Christianity. Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Known as the Day of Atonement, it is a day of repentance and the holiest day of the year in Judaism.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah to the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai and celebrates the wheat harvest in Israel.

Associated religion: Buddhism. Significance: Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

Associated religion: Islam. Significance: Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead.

Associated religion: Islam. Significance: Marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

Associated religion: Judaism. Significance: Commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.