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Lent, Holi, Purim, and Palm Sunday observed, and Ramadan entering its third week

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This weekend holds significance for a few of the world’s major religions, as Holi, Purim, and Palm Sunday are observed, and Ramadan enters its third week.
The timing may be coincidental, but the holidays couldn’t be more different. Holi and Purim are celebratory, the former welcoming spring, and the latter marking a victory. But Palm Sunday and Ramadan are more solemn, commemorating the final week of Jesus’ life, and the Qurʾān’s creation, respectively.
History and observance of Holi, Hindu festival celebrated in February-March. Participants throw colored water and powder on each other. Hinduism, Krishna. Holiday.

The Colorful Story of Holi

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History and observance of Purim, a festival in Judaism commerating the survival of Jewish people in the 5th century BCE against Persian persecution, related to the biblical book of Esther. The story features figures including King Ahasuerus, Queen Esther, Haman, and Mordecai. Ta?anit Esther (Fast of Esther) begins the holiday.

The History and Observance of Purim

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History and observance of Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week in Christian tradition, celebrated the Sunday before Easter. Palm Sunday commorates Jesus Christ's entry in Jerusalem. Holiday.

What Do Palm Leaves Have to Do With Jesus?

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