Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
Boxing Day, also known as Offering Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities.
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, celebrated on January 1st in the Gregorian calendar, marking the start of a new calendar year. Many cultures celebrate with festivities, often making resolutions for self-improvement, and it is a public holiday in many countries. Celebrations vary globally but commonly include fireworks, gatherings, and special foods.
Zanzibar Revolution Day, observed on January 12th, is a public holiday in Tanzania. It honors the 1964 revolution that removed the Sultan after gaining independence from Britain, signifying a step towards self-government for Zanzibar.
International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement. International Women's Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
Eid al-Fitr I is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan.
