| 单词 | religious holiday |
| 例句 | The religious holidays to which the exams coincide are observed by many of our students. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z For this reason, Egyptian religious holidays had a tendency to slip backward relative to the seasons. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z “You barely make me go to the mosque, except for religious holidays or weddings.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Thus the first names of places were saints’ names or religious holidays celebrated at stopping places. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Enjoying the rare distraction of a religious holiday. A Civil War, Then the Long Limbo of Life as a Refugee 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z In my childhood home, Christmas was a truly religious holiday, and we took very seriously the liturgical season of Advent. Fox News' Rachel Campos-Duffy: Christmas glory includes the beautiful Nativity scene 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z But these parents are also exhausted because they assume their children’s priorities — including dropping everything for sports tournaments that are scheduled during national or religious holiday weekends. Ask Amy: Boomer parents wonder why they are ignored 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z Italy bubbles with emotion, corruption, traffic jams, strikes, religious holidays and crowds. What’s new in Italy for 2018 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z Echo Kellum is understatedly winning as the new but sensitive sixth-grade teacher who picks up on Margaret’s response to a questionnaire — “I hate religious holidays” — and turns it into a yearlong assignment. ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: Periods and Question Marks 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Hanukah, which begins tomorrow night, is the only religious holiday I know of where the less observant you are, the larger it looms in your religious consciousness. I am as devoted to Christmas as I am to Hanukah. No wonder my boys are confused | Hadley Freeman 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Unlike Easter and Passover, though, Nowruz is not a religious holiday. Persian Cuisine, Fragrant and Rich With Symbolism 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z It is a beautiful article of faith, and Oscar night is like a religious holiday that even the lapsed and the skeptical can take part in. Film: In Line at the Movies, Hoping for Good Enough 2010-11-20T19:14:00Z Despite being raised Catholic, Mr. Fernandez, who is Filipino, by then mostly attended mass on religious holidays, and said he had other qualities that Ms. Friedell told the co-hosts she sought in a partner. A Heart So Full, Her Chipped Teeth Were an Afterthought 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The term could apply to specific foods, a style of dance or the celebration of a religious holiday. Hollywood, please stop adapting K-dramas. It's not just unnecessary, it's racist 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z So, it's a week off next week – some obscure religious holiday, can't remember it's name – then we're back with a new topic on 7 January. Happy Christmas from Readers recommend 2010-12-24T00:01:08Z It's not clear if the parade will be rescheduled considering it's usually held March 17, the day the religious holiday is observed. NYC's St. Patrick's Day Parade postponed for 1st time in history over coronavirus fears 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z So the concept of Christmas as a religious holiday has never had any hold on me. How Donald Trump ruined Christmas: I won't celebrate this year, and he's why 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z And will even the Easter-only attenders see this year as a transition away from returning again for future religious holidays? Coronavirus and Easter: Can churches get Christians to return to the pews after the pandemic? 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z There's a significant religious holiday this weekend, which means it's time for Rinse to commandeer St Fabric's Cathedral and spread the gospel of urban dance music. Clubs picks of the week 2013-03-23T06:00:17Z “Most parades still celebrate a war victory, an ethnic or religious holiday, or else they have a commercial purpose — like wanting you to go buy toys for Christmas presents,” says Zigun, the Mermaid Parade founder. Parades are a joy and a nightmare — and somehow still the way we celebrate in 2018 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z The youth sports juggernaut, fueled by breathless cable networks, corporate sponsors and power-hungry leagues, is gradually colonizing more and more time: weeknights, weekends, religious holidays and now vacations. Team Sports Are Taking Over Kids’ Lives 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z I’m all for a War on Christmas if it’s to stop the government trying to tell us we have to celebrate Christmas or what religious holidays we should have. A Christmas Conversation with John Waters 2013-12-10T14:00:36Z While some religious holidays are serious and somber, Purim isn’t. 7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z There was something about with it being a religious holiday, and I can't remember what it was. "All Creatures Great and Small" star on animals, slow-burn romance & what makes a Scottish Christmas 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z At its most basic, it tells you the time of sunrise and sunset; handy for those observing religious holidays or seeking transcendent experiences. Apptitude: Buying windows, hanging art, planting hostas? Check Sun Seeker By the next religious holiday, Passover, the two began formulating their first tradition. On Love: Carmen Fitzsimmons and Mike Rosenblatt 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z To the tribe of kids who keep paperbacks in their lunchboxes, the Scholastic Book Fair was akin to a religious holiday. Hey, right wing ghouls! Hands off the Scholastic book fair! 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Israelis woke up on a religious holiday weekend to the news of multiple and gruesome attacks inside their southern border. AP PHOTOS: Israel hits Gaza with airstrikes after attacks by militants 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Such a range of activity would have led to chaos within Israel's command and control centres, already quiet on a Saturday morning which was also a religious holiday. Why did it take Israel so long to deal with Hamas's attack from Gaza? 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Israel concedes it was caught off guard by an attack timed to coincide with the Jewish Sabbath and a religious holiday. How Israel was duped as Hamas planned devastating assault 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The assault, on the Jewish Sabbath and coinciding with the religious holiday of Simchat Torah, is unfolding as a major national trauma in a country proud of its strong military. Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z In the end, Israeli intelligence was blindsided by the Hamas operation, which came when Israelis were relaxing or praying during the weekend of a religious holiday. Israel blindsided by most serious attack from Hamas in a generation - Jeremy Bowen 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z During religious holidays, she pretends to sleep to skip gatherings, where relatives may take aim at her suspected disbelief. Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Debates over France's particular brand of secularism, known as laicite, regularly inflame political talk-shows, from whether nativity scenes can be placed in public buildings, or if the state should still observe religious holidays. Pope's visit to France stirs debate over immigration, secularism 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The order was issued as part of a broader amnesty granted to more than 7,000 prisoners to mark a religious holiday in the Buddhist-majority country. Myanmar’s High Court declines to hear Suu Kyi’s appeals in 5 cases where sentences already commuted 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z People leaving church after marking a religious holiday and others passing by were among those hurt when the missile hit the theatre, where a meeting was taking place, Chaus said. Seven killed, scores wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Chernihiv 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z People had been on their way to church to celebrate a religious holiday when the strike took place, the ministry said. Seven killed, 129 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Chernihiv 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z People had been on their way to church to celebrate a religious holiday when the strike took place, the ministry said, adding 12 of the wounded were children and 10 were police officers. Seven killed, 90 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city of Chernihiv 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z People had been on their way to church to celebrate a religious holiday when the strike took place, the ministry said, adding that 11 of the wounded were children. Five killed, 37 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city of Chernihiv 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z The legislation also moves another religious holiday, Day of Ukrainian Statehood, from 28 July to 15 July, and the Defenders' Day, which commemorates armed forces veterans, from 14 October to 1 October. Ukraine moves Christmas Day in snub to Russia 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z He was active at the synagogue and would often lead the family in prayer during religious holidays, Black said. Jurors weighing fate of Pittsburgh synagogue killer hear of the devastation he left behind 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Zwingli also preached against fasting in the period before major religious holidays and called for religious imagery to be removed from churches. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The atmosphere here crackles loudest when the faithful celebrate their religious holidays, especially in the walled Old City where the Christian, Jewish and Islamic holy sites are minutes away from each other. Jeremy Bowen: Israel's unclear road ahead 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday condemned the escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinians, urging all parties to exercise restraint and promote calm for the ongoing religious holidays. Chad orders German ambassador to leave the country 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday condemned the escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinians, urging all parties to exercise restraint and promote calm for the ongoing religious holidays. Pakistan finance minister says he canceled Washington trip on prime minister's orders 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z "We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to avoid further escalation and promote calm for the ongoing religious holidays," he said. EU calls for restraint, calm amid Israel-Palestinian clashes 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The compound, revered by Jews as a vestige of their two ancient temples, is a flashpoint of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that is monitored especially closely by authorities during religious holidays. Israel detains Passover sacrifice campaigner as Al Aqsa tensions simmer 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Both chambers of Congress are in recess for the next two weeks in observance of the spring religious holidays. Secret Service tours N.Y. courthouse to prepare for Trump arraignment 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z In the occupied West Bank, violence is at its deadliest level in years, and there are fears that tensions during coming religious holidays in Jerusalem might prompt a new rocket war with militias in Gaza. Israel Says It Killed a Bomber Who Probably Entered From Lebanon 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Lawmakers voted 95-68 to scrap Great Prayer Day, a religious holiday observed since the 17th century. Denmark scraps public holiday to boost defence budget 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z This year’s elections were supposed to take place in June, but ruling party members said that month would coincide with summer and religious holidays, prompting an earlier date. Erdogan announces Turkish elections to be held on May 14 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z The polls are currently scheduled for June 18, but the timing of the Mecca pilgrimage and a religious holiday could see them brought forward a month. Turkish official gives June date for Nordic NATO expansion 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Ukraine celebrates Christmas as a national holiday on Dec. 25 — in line with the Western calendar — as well as on Jan. 7, for churches observing the Eastern Orthodox religious holiday. Air-Raid Sirens Sound Across All of Ukraine on Christmas Morning 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z This exquisite sensitivity applies only to religious holidays. The War on Christmas is a war on America 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Christmas is considered by most Christians to be the second-most significant religious holiday of the year, behind Easter. O Come All Ye Faithful, Except When Christmas Falls on a Sunday 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z “There is no legal obligation to provide a school day off for a religious holiday unless it creates an operational impact.” Conn. school board drops Jewish holy days from school calendar, rejects Hindu festival of Diwali 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The movie positively portrays Jewish American experiences and traditions, including religious holidays, music, speaking Yiddish and mourning through Shiva. What to watch with your kids: ‘Strange World’ and more 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z In Prince George’s County in Maryland, major events and activities cannot be scheduled on Diwali and other recognized religious holidays “to avoid excluding students, families and staff.” The push to observe Diwali in the U.S. — and why some remain skeptical 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z He then decided to try to cross the closed border to Iraqi Kurdistan and joined a wave of pilgrims who stormed the frontier during a religious holiday, making it across without being checked. In Iraq’s Mountains, Iranian Opposition Fighters Feel the Squeeze 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z But the night before the holiday, citizens formed long lines in front of supermarkets in the hope of getting a package of sugar, an essential food to prepare traditional dishes for the religious holiday. Empty shelves or unaffordable food: Tunisia’s crisis deepens 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Before the war, she would do so only rarely, usually, for religious holidays she celebrated with other Ukrainians. For Ukrainians Abroad, War Has Also Meant a Flowering of Identity 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z An unusual convergence of springtime religious holidays for Jews, Christians and Muslims helped boost visitors in April. After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z “And one of the ways to mark that is having your religious holidays recognized.” The push to observe Diwali in the U.S. — and why some remain skeptical 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Concerted efforts to plan for heightened tensions exacerbated by religious holidays coming together have failed to stop a new escalation in violence. Jerusalem holy site clashes fuel fears of return to war 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The springtime collision of religious holidays is inspiring a range of interfaith events. Holy days converging in April spark interfaith celebrations 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z This week, the overlapping religious holidays promise to bring tens of thousands of Israeli and Palestinian worshippers, as well as foreign pilgrims, to Jerusalem's Old City. Jerusalem on edge as festivals fall amid tensions 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The violence has come in the run-up to a sensitive time when religious holidays will overlap for Muslims, Jews and Christians. Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z There have been several recent attacks amid concerns that tensions are rising ahead of religious holidays. Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z The emotion is so powerful it could not be assuaged even by an Orthodox religious holiday on Sunday intended to foster forgiveness before Lent. Hate for Putin’s Russia Consumes Ukraine 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Fairfax County Public Schools will recognize more religious holidays in its calendar, coming after contentious debate and years-long frustrations among some parents in Virginia’s largest school system. Fairfax County adopts school calendar with more religious holidays 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z It wasn't just that he mentioned a religious holiday. Is there a place for spirituality in space science? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The tennis superstar was spending Friday, an important religious holiday, in the same hotel where government officials also keep refugees and asylum seekers. Novak Djokovic thanks supporters as he celebrates religious holiday in Melbourne hotel 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Others have pointed out that the timing of the execution — just after the Diwali religious holiday — is particularly hard for his family, who are Hindu. Singapore is set to execute a mentally disabled man for trafficking 1.5 ounces of heroin 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z People lit candles on All Saint’s Day, a religious holiday when Poles visit cemeteries and mourn the dead. Polish protesters blame woman’s death on new abortion law 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Which religious holidays schools should observe has long been a flash point. Fairfax County adopts school calendar with more religious holidays 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z He oversaw the nine-year persecution of the Palestinian activist and academic Dr. Sami al-Arian, and at one point refused his request to postpone a court date during the religious holiday of Ramadan. Why the Julian Assange case is the most important battle for press freedom of our time 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, there is no federal law mandating time off for religious holidays. Faith vs. a Full Week of Work 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Fasting and atoning can be profoundly spiritual experiences for many Jews who observe the religious holiday. Yom Kippur is a reminder to Americans that humility is good for your health 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Despite the Ashura religious holiday, truckloads of agricultural produce from Kandahar province were driven across the border, a sign that trade was beginning to return to normal. Trucks rolling across Afghanistan border as trade resumes 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z The bulletin also mentioned the risk of “targeted violence” around the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington and around religious holidays. Government reports heightened terror threat 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z It said it would set new dates after next week’s Eid religious holiday. Afghan leaders leave for Doha seeking to revive stalled peace talks 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z By late June, Indonesia was suffering record caseloads as the Delta variant took hold after a religious holiday scattered travelers across the archipelago. Pandemic Surges Again in Many Parts of the World, Fueled by Variants 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z I avoid discussing religious holidays, foods, or practices and avoid in-group slang expressions or speech inflections. Perspective | I think I saw my boss abuse his child at the office. What should I have done? 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z In Marib city, families worry they will not be able to afford traditional gifts for their children as they, along with fellow Muslims around the world, prepare to celebrate the Eid-al-Fitr religious holiday. For Yemenis fleeing war, U.S. peace efforts offer only faint hope 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of Jews made a pilgrimage to Meron on Thursday for Lag B'Omer, an annual religious holiday. Dozens killed in stampede at Jewish festival in Israel 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z In other words, the board voted that Easter and the two-week-long Christmas break are the only religious holidays important enough to close schools and fully exempt teachers and students from absence. Opinion | The Fairfax school board’s new policy for students of minority faiths is anything but equal 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “How many sacred religious holidays and Holy Seasons must Appellants’ endure before this Court will finally shut down the unconstitutional, unconscionable, and unending government discrimination in California?” California churches seek emergency reprieve from state’s pandemic restrictions 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z The pontiff sounded weary as he noted that pandemic measures have affected religious holiday traditions and kept some faithful from public worship. Hymns through masks: Christians mark another pandemic Easter 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z “As variants of concern continue to spread and strain on hospitals grows, religious holidays are leading to increased mobility,” the WHO said in its statement. WHO's Kluge says European COVID-19 vaccine campaign is 'unacceptably slow' 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z All of these are images captured by AP photographers in March, as springtime ushered in a host of religious holidays and festivals observed by the faithful around the world. AP PHOTOS: Spring holy days and festivals observed worldwide 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z It also warned of the risks of greater spread associated with increased mobility and number of gatherings over the forthcoming religious holidays of Passover, Easter and Ramadan. Covid: Europe's vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow' - WHO 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Vermont’s health commissioner is urging people to be careful during the upcoming religious holidays of Passover, Easter and Ramadan. Vermont health chief urges caution during holy days 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z Many Jewish players have declined to play on certain religious holidays through the decades, mainly on Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana. Longing for a Shot at the Majors, but Sitting Out the Sabbath 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z This year, with cases plummeting and vaccinations on the rise, religious leaders across the nation appear to be divided on how to handle in-person gatherings at upcoming major religious holidays. With vaccinations rising, religious groups see hope on horizon as major holidays approach 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z The Fairfax County School Board’s rejection of a proposed religious holidays calendar, as reported in the March 20 Metro article “Fairfax schools won’t add holidays,” does not merit the positive spin some are giving it. Opinion | Fairfax County was wrong to reject an inclusive calendar 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Fairfax did not see sufficient levels of student and staff absenteeism on the four religious holidays to justify shutting down schools, according to this argument. Fairfax declines to add four Jewish, Muslim and Hindu holidays to calendar 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Officials at the time charged the group with scrutinizing Fairfax’s “policies and practices regarding religious holidays, observances and practices . . . to help identify and recommend areas of improvement.” Back to drawing board over proposal to add four religious holidays to Fairfax schools’ calendar 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Under the bill, only those who are required to be absent, are disabled or over 65, or observing a religious holiday can vote by mail if they meet all the other requirements. Republicans roll out “tidal wave of voter suppression” with 253 restrictive bills in 43 states 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z Religious leaders in Northern Virginia are criticizing the Fairfax County Public School board after some members signaled they won’t back a task force’s recommendation to add four religious holidays to the school calendar. Faith leaders criticize Fairfax school board for delaying vote on adding four religious holidays to calendar 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Every year, millions of pilgrims descend on Karbala, a usually quiet desert city in central Iraq, to commemorate the religious holiday of Arbaeen, one of the largest organized gatherings of people in the world. Revisiting the Unseen Corners of the World 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z The superintendent argued that sticking strictly to observance days represents a marked improvement over holding religious holidays just for some students. Fairfax declines to add four Jewish, Muslim and Hindu holidays to calendar 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Arguably, the leading case on religious holidays arose 40 years ago, when the Eighth Circuit upheld guidelines that a school board in South Dakota developed for use in connection with religious observances, most notably Christmas. On the first day of Christmas, teachers got a headache over blurred line between church and state 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Since Christmas and Hanukkah are religious holidays, pastors and rabbis are key messengers. Opinion | There is no reason to wait. Cancel your holiday travel plans now. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z But then it postponed the vote until next month — with some board members signaling they preferred adopting a calendar that did not include the four new religious holidays. Faith leaders criticize Fairfax school board for delaying vote on adding four religious holidays to calendar 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Macron said the French military was being mobilised to protect all places of worship, particularly Catholic churches, for the religious holiday of All Saints Day on Sunday. France will not give in to terror after Nice attack, Macron says 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z But other scientists say the model overestimates the number of people already infected and warn that with colder temperatures and several religious holidays approaching, India may well see a second wave. India's COVID-19 cases have declined rapidly—but herd immunity is still far away, scientists say 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the Health Ministry imposed a travel ban to and from five major cities, including Tehran and the holy city of Mashhad, ahead of a religious holiday. Months into pandemic, Iran sees worst wave of virus deaths 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Kianoush Jahanpour, a Health Ministry spokesman, told state TV that the travel ban aims to reduce risks ahead of a religious holiday on Saturday. Iran virus death toll hits record high, 3rd time in week 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z The religious task force began its work in 2019, after officials charged it with re-examining “policies and practices regarding religious holidays, observances and practices . . . to help identify and recommend areas of improvement.” Faith leaders criticize Fairfax school board for delaying vote on adding four religious holidays to calendar 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z And yet, these ancient religious holidays are being preserved with the help of technology. Celebrating the High Holidays with low risk in the time of the coronavirus 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The men tried to convince the border guards to let them through to celebrate the new year, the most important religious holiday for Hasidim. Virus Strands Hasidic Pilgrims on Ukraine-Belarus Border 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z During Orthodox Easter, Georgia's most important religious holiday, the authorities banned private transport and closed cemeteries. How 'three musketeers' helped Georgia fight virus 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z In the capital Rabat, people welcomed the end of more than three months of virus lockdown starting Thursday with the joy of a religious holiday. AP PHOTOS: Moroccans swim, sing, reconnect as lockdown lifts 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z Marek Jędraszewski, the archbishop of Kraków, used an address to mark the religious holiday of Corpus Christi on Thursday to denounce foreign ideologies that he said “undermine the institution of marriage and the family”. Polish president issues campaign pledge to fight 'LGBT ideology' 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z The country’s health authorities said that the new spike in cases and deaths is related to mass gatherings three weeks ago, during the celebrations of religious holidays. With measures lifted, Balkans hit by coronavirus case spike 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Embassies routinely post messages on their websites praising religious holidays. State Department rebukes China as one of the worst abusers of religious freedom 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z “Peaks outside this period mostly coincide with national and/or religious holidays such as Easter, the Hajj, and Thanksgiving in the United States,” the scientists wrote. Google gives scientists access to 300 million people’s smartphone data 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z It ran through Easter, the most important religious holiday for Christians, and the inability to attend services weighed heavily on many. Communion ritual unchanged in Orthodox Church despite virus 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z But this year, Easter - by far the most significant religious holiday for the world’s roughly 300 million Orthodox - has essentially been cancelled. Lockdown weighs heavily on Orthodox Christians during Easter 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z In Britain, Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday night released what was believed to have been her first Easter address, in which she said that the religious holiday was a time of “light overcoming darkness.” Pope Francis Says the Coronavirus Is ‘Testing Our Whole Human Family’ 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z This week brings religious holidays that are usually celebrated with family gatherings - Passover and Easter. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z He asked New Yorkers to avoid large gatherings as religious holidays Passover and Easter approach. New York sees highest single-day virus death toll 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z One of the holiest times of the year, these religious holidays with ancient roots will be marked in new ways. Churches, synagogues to mark Easter, Passover in innovative ways amid coronavirus pandemic 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z The guidance required a painful sacrifice for many Americans, especially those preparing to celebrate religious holidays that mark the onset of spring. Americans warned of ‘Pearl Harbor moment’ as Trump tells parts of the nation to brace for ‘peak’ 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z These three faith leaders, who normally lead worship within walking distance from each other in Northwest Washington, are all scrambling to find socially distant ways to celebrate major religious holidays this month. With Passover, Easter and Ramadan looming, clergy scramble to create holidays at a distance 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, public health director Dr. Karyl Rattay expressed concerns about the upcoming religious holidays, a time when many people gather with fellow congregants and family members. Officials brace for surge in virus cases, hospitalizations 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z To cope with the pandemic, Netanyahu told Israelis Wednesday only to celebrate upcoming religious holidays with immediate family and to wear face masks in public. Netanyahu claimed video from Tiffany Thiessen Hallmark series was proof of Iranian cover-up: report 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z But on Wednesday, the French government repeated its message about the necessity of staying put in advance of upcoming religious holidays in April — Easter, Passover and Ramadan. How a prayer meeting at a French megachurch may have led to scores of coronavirus deaths 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Mexican celebrations of the Jan. 6 religious holiday of Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ, begin on the previous night. Man, teen slain at Mexico toy market amid Kings’ festivities 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Training is crucial, Goldenberg said, since those who encounter such attacks are the people praying in pews or celebrating religious holidays. Homeland Security chief orders review of protections for religious groups after recent attacks 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Some regions show no Muslim presence at all, even as school systems in Maryland and Washington state add Muslim religious holidays to their vacation calendars. Faith in U.S. withers as apathy trumps religion 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z University leaders condemned the video as anti-Semitic, with its profanity about Jewish people and its invocation of the religious holiday. Trump’s executive order on anti-Semitism plunges into the fierce campus conflicts about Israel and Palestinian rights 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The Council on American-Islamic Relations also sent the College Board a letter asking that AP exams not be scheduled on the religious holiday. College Board to expand testing options for AP exam on Muslim holiday 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Walker told Fox News on Tuesday that people should acknowledge Christmas just like other religious holidays, adding that a menorah is not a “holiday candle holder.” Wisconsin Assembly votes to recognize National Bible Week 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z The resolution also encouraged teachers at U.S.C. to maintain their own attendance policies and gave special exemptions for religious holidays. Bulletin Board 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Israel is about to enter a period of religious holidays, with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, beginning Sunday evening, and several others to soon follow. Netanyahu tapped by Israel’s president to try forming a new government 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z The task was complicated by the religious holiday; the congregants, and a lot of the other passengers on the boy’s flight from Israel, weren’t answering their phones. The Message of Measles 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir spent the religious holiday of Eid al-Adha in a security lockdown, unable to call their friends and relatives as an unprecedented communications block remained in place for an eighth day. 'Our hearts are on fire': Kashmir spends Eid al-Adha in lockdown 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z His goal, he explained, was to explore the kinds of work written in the early eighteenth century for choirs to perform on specific occasions, such as a dignitary’s visit or a religious holiday. A Millennial Countertenor’s Pop-Star Appeal 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z To stop it now and deprive people of seeing war veterans and motorbike enthusiasts parade down Constitution Avenue next year is like trying to remove a religious holiday from the calendar. Opinion | D.C. police should close crosswalks for parades 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z “We won’t be removing this post. Ever. Nor will we be removing our posts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Palm Sunday, Passover or any other religious holiday,” he tweeted. Arizona governor slams secular group for demanding he remove Easter message on Facebook 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z On religious holidays, Skvire Hasidim come from all over the world—New Square has fifteen sister cities—to worship with him. The Message of Measles 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z There were several families and plenty of wisecracks, as you would hope when marking a major religious holiday. Murky mornings and big family feasts: Has poetry come in search of me? 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Terrorist attacks hit a series of churches and hotels in your country on a major religious holiday, prompting fears that violence will spread. Blocking social networks after terrorist attacks can do more harm than good 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Outside of religious holidays, there aren’t many rituals “to break up the monotony of day-to-day life.” How Easter celebrations are changing with the growth of nonreligious Americans 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z The department this week said the report would be released on Thursday to both Congress and the public, a day before the major religious holidays of Good Friday and Passover. Fight brews over expected blacked out portions of Mueller report 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Dec. 10-11 - Timed with a religious holiday, millions of Iranians protest around the country calling for the ousting of the Shah. Timeline of the Iranian revolution 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z The horse race tradition started in the area more than a century ago, according to residents, and it was banned during the years of Communist rule because of its association with a religious holiday. AP PHOTOS: Romanian village holds Epiphany horse race 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z The city’s stock exchange BSE Ltd. shuts down to observe 12 religious holidays, including those observed by Hindus, Muslims and Christians. ‘You Have to Actually Cut Open Mumbai’s Belly’—Inside One of the World’s Most Audacious Transit Projects 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z Christmas, of course, is not a religious holiday in Japan, where a tiny minority of the population is Christian. The real reason Father Christmas wears red and white 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z “All Palestinians - Christian, Muslim, Jewish - all celebrate Christmas, and also the other religious holidays too,” he said. People from several cultures celebrate Christmas in Houston 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z In Phnom Penh, Cambodian Buddhists offer prayers in front of the Royal Palace during religious holidays. AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Democratic Secretary of State William Galvin said he had little choice because other possible primary dates conflicted with religious holidays or posed other obstacles. Incumbents, fresh faces facing off in Massachusetts primary 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z “It is similar to the time when Sandy Koufax did not play because of religious holidays,” Bavasi told The Los Angeles Times. 1968: Dodgers relent as players find power to precipitate change In 2015, the state widened its window for required student testing to about three months, offering districts some flexibility to consider a long list of religious holidays and events in their planning. As Muslim student population grows in King County, some schools are accommodating Ramadan 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z A handful of Puget Sound school districts are forcing parents of 5-year-olds to choose between attending school on the first day of kindergarten and observing a religious holiday. Wednesday Morning Brief, June 13: With head tax dead, how will Seattle help homeless people? 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z The parents of 5-year-olds should not be forced to make a choice between their children attending school the first day of kindergarten and observing a religious holiday. Religious tolerance should be part of school calendars 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z For Massachusetts, an added complication to its September primaries is scheduling around the Jewish religious holidays. Editorials from around New England 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z It averages about 250 people each Sunday with an overflow crowd on religious holidays. Churches face obstacles under high Utah real estate costs 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z Woolums said school officials predicted that the executive order would create havoc for them as they tried to fashion schedules that accommodate religious holidays and a full spring break. Maryland General Assembly moves to give flexibility to local school districts creating school calendars 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Setting the primary for that date would clash with a state law requiring the primary to be moved when it conflicts with a religious holiday. Scheduling state primary turns into major political headache 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z Every school district should double-check its calendars to make sure they do not have any conflicts with religious holidays. Religious tolerance should be part of school calendars 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z The Tuesday prior to that, Sept. 11, also conflicted with a religious holiday. State primary election set for Sept. 4 after conflicts 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z The holiday was abolished by Parliament in 1977, along with other religious holidays, but it was later reinstated. The Befana Market, a Beloved Roman Tradition, Is Imperiled 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z State law requires the primary to be moved when it conflicts with a religious holiday. Elections official wrestling with date for 2018 primary 2017-12-24T05:00:00Z "There should also be co-operation with the government to allow Muslims to house their places of worship in city centres and not on the outskirts, and recognise certain religious holidays," adds Mr El Ghaidouni. Muslim woman seeks seat in Catalonia 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z Christian leaders say security threats rise around religious holidays. 8 killed, dozens wounded as suicide bombers attack Pakistan church – LA Times 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z He wrote that Montgomery, the state’s largest school system, had recently approved a calendar that allows days off on religious holidays, while providing for spring break and two full professional days for teachers. Hogan appears to reject calendar request from Md.’s largest school system 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z In Prince William, school absences for religious holidays are no longer counted against a student’s attendance record. In schools, a growing push to recognize Muslim and Jewish holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Southern newspapers complained that Thanksgiving was an attempt to unseat the traditional religious holiday of Christmas. In America, there was a time when even Thanksgiving was a fightin' word 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z Mexican, and religious holiday and for family celebrations, it's no surprise their kids' performance in math and language arts is suffering. California Today: The Latino Education Crisis 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z I enjoyed all the religious holidays because there were always treats involved. This is my country, too 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z On Buddhist religious holidays, he found that the ritual burning of incense, tree limbs, herbs and huge piles of leaves emitted about 80 percent of the city's aerosol pollution, including a large amount of carcinogens. Asia's Pollution Is Miles Above the U.S.--Could It Cool Earth? 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, the interfaith group persuaded school leaders in Northern Virginia to be more forgiving of students who miss tests because of a religious holiday. In schools, a growing push to recognize Muslim and Jewish holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Embassy in Kabul, killing five people Tuesday as government employees lined up to withdraw salaries ahead of a religious holiday. Taliban suicide bomber hits Kabul bank ahead of holiday rush, killing 5 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Her social media messages included posts about religious holidays and fasting during Ramadan. Celine Dookhran killing: Tributes paid to 'beautiful girl' - BBC News 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z The end of Ramadan is marked by the key religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr, in which Muslim families worldwide gather for the "feast of breaking the fast". Eid: How is the start of the Muslim festival determined? - BBC News 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z Security at churches is routinely increased around religious holidays. Suicide bombers kill 44 at Palm Sunday services in Egypt 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z “These school holidays help ensure that a significant number of NYC families and staff do not have to choose between observing a religious holiday and attending school,” Aciman said. In schools, a growing push to recognize Muslim and Jewish holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z “We made history within the community,” she said. “Usually bodega owners wouldn’t close for anything, not even a religious holiday. To actually close, that’s serious.” A view from New York: Arab Americans work out travel plans as U.S. sorts out Trump's ban 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z One expert wrote that the practice combined old customs of using professional female wailers at funerals and holding processions for religious holidays with a desire to celebrate the deceased with a big, bustling public event. Taiwan politician's funeral features 50 pole dancers - BBC News 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z Post-Soviet Russia now celebrates Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, but it is entirely a religious holiday. Santa rides a camel? How the rest of world celebrates the holidays 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z On the Day of the Dormition of the Mother of God, a religious holiday, the icon of Dormition—believed to work miracles—is carried from the Dormition Church and walked around the Petseri Monastery. A Fairytale Kingdom Faces Real-Life Troubles 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Closing for all religious holidays would prevent the racially diverse district of about 28,000 students from reaching the number of school days mandated by the state, she said. In schools, a growing push to recognize Muslim and Jewish holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Lawmakers in 2003 removed regulations that allowed absentee voting only for bona fide excuses, such as being absent on Election Day, illness, observance of a religious holiday or attending college away from home. Excited to vote? South Dakota absentee voting starts Friday 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Why is anyone suggesting that Muslims move the date of their religious holiday? Muslim Holy Day on Sept. 11? Coincidence Stirs Fears 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z Bosnia’s constitutional court ruled earlier this year that the date is disrespectful to Bosniaks and Croats in the region since it falls on the same day as a Serb Orthodox religious holiday. Bosnia's Serbs vow to hold referendum on regional holiday 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Bosnia's constitutional court ruled earlier this year that the date is disrespectful to Bosniaks and Croats in the region since it falls on the same day as a Serb Orthodox religious holiday. Bosnia's Serbs vow to hold referendum on regional holiday 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z More than a year ago, the interfaith group — which addresses issues including affordable housing, health care and immigrant rights — adopted school religious holidays as a cause. In schools, a growing push to recognize Muslim and Jewish holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Still others are dealing with adding extra religious holidays to their schedules because of growing diversity in their districts. The pros and cons of Gov. Hogan’s executive order on schools 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Do they hope there will be an end run around the governor’s order, or do they cut teacher development days, time off for religious holidays or spring break? Starting school after Labor Day will hurt Maryland students 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Bar associations cause delays by refusing to work on minor religious holidays or by going on strike. She was raped at 13. Her case has been in India’s courts for 11 years — and counting. 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z The commission said in a statement that it started working more than 18 months ago to consider the best dates for presidential debates, taking into account religious holidays, federal holidays and sporting events. A look behind how presidential debates are scheduled: Can they be rigged? 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z School districts should go further, she said, and give students the day off on religious holidays. In schools, a growing push to recognize Muslim and Jewish holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z The only previous major attack against Afghan Shiites was the bombing of a Kabul mosque in 2011 during a religious holiday. Attack on Hazaras raises fears of Sunni-Shiite violence in Afghanistan 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z During the late 1990s, when the Taliban regime held power in Kabul and most of the country, it banned observing Shiite religious holidays in public. Blast kills at least 80 during peaceful protest in Kabul 2016-07-23T04:00:00Z Acquaintances described a “calm” and “well-adjusted” young man who attended a mosque on religious holidays but showed no signs of extremism, Herrmann said. Ax-wielding attacker on train roils Germany over migrants 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z “When is your religious holiday? Make a big deal out of it.” My Muslim Christmas in July 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid-al-Fitr religious holiday on Wednesday, marking the end of Islam's holy month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, ending Ramadan holy month 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Golan’s point in his address appeared to be that – like the Israeli religious holiday of Yom Kippur, the day of atonement – Holocaust memorial day should be an opportunity for atonement and reflection. Israeli military chief backtracks from 1930s Germany comparison 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Francis' visit comes on the cusp of Orthodox Easter, the most important religious holiday in the Orthodox calendar. Pope's visit to Greek island of refugees will be rich on symbolism as churches show unity 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Islamist attacks on Christians during religious holidays is becoming routine, as the jihadists strive for maximum political impact. A Taliban Easter 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z Embassy in Rome Wednesday issued a travel alert advising "particular caution during religious holidays" as well as at large gatherings. Pope Francis has led thousands of people in silent prayer for victims of attacks in Brussels 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Embassy in Rome on Wednesday issued a travel alert advising “particular caution during religious holidays” as well as at large events. The Latest: Brussels Airport to stay closed until Saturday 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z The State Department also issued an alert on traveling in Europe, urging Americans to avoid crowded places and to exercise caution during religious holidays and at large festivals or events. Islamic State claims responsibility for the Brussels attacks 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z State said Americans should be particularly vigilant when “in public places” especially “during religious holidays and at large festivals or events.” State Department issues Europe travel alert after Brussels attacks 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z It urged U.S. citizens to be vigilant when in public places or using mass transportation, to avoid crowded places and to use extra caution during religious holidays and at large festivals and events. U.S. urges caution while traveling in Europe after Brussels attacks 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z He was concerned that the calendar didn’t place enough significance on the religious holiday. Effort to rename Millard Public Schools’ winter break fails 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Under the proposal, the university would also be prohibited from using state funds “to promote the use of gender-neutral pronouns, Sex Week or to promote or demote a religious holiday.” This Week in God, 3.19.16 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z Residents contacted by Reuters described bustling scenes in the market, some likening it to the last-minute rush before the start of a big religious holiday. Syria truce offers glimpses of normality 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z Although Valentine’s Day is no longer celebrated as an exclusively religious holiday, recalling the story of the individual or individuals who inspired this holiday reminds us of its long and rich history. The True Story Behind Valentine's Day 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z “It was somewhat politicized, as seen by its being announced on the biggest religious holiday of the Russian Federation, which is Christmas,” he told The Associated Press. Diack’s son, 2 Russians banned for life in IAAF scandal 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z "It was somewhat politicized, as seen by its being announced on the biggest religious holiday of the Russian Federation, which is Christmas," he told The Associated Press. The son of former IAAF president Diack and 2 Russian officials banned from athletics for life 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Kraemer says that one thing that’s clear is that the religious holiday is meant to celebrate a miracle, though precisely what the miracle is is subject to question. What We Know About the Truth Behind the Hanukkah Story 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z From pie on Thanksgiving to dates to break the fast during Ramadan, food features prominently in secular and religious holidays alike. Not Just Thanksgiving: 15 Photos of Food-Centric Celebrations 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z The school year at the colonies is the same as at the main school, though there are a few extra religious holidays, Kilber said. Public schools find niche with Hutterite colonies 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Veterans Day is significantly different than birthdays and religious holidays. 3 Ways to Honor a Veteran 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z The Israeli military expected up to 5,000 Jews to visit Hebron for a religious holiday beginning at sundown on Friday. Holiday Influx of Jewish Pilgrims Raises Tension in West Bank City of Hebron 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z But if a special food is requested on a religious holiday, Snyder said inmates in that religious community pay for it. Pennsylvania prison food not just bread and water 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Phone calls to the business were answered with a recorded message that said it was closed Monday and Tuesday for a religious holiday. South L.A. retailer faces charges for alleged illegal gun sale 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z The most common reasons for missing school was illness, followed by medical appointments, religious holidays, study leave, traveller absence and agreed family holiday. Secondary school absences in Wales at record low - BBC News 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Because of a late Labor Day and four religious holidays, including a new Muslim holiday, there will be only 12 days of classes in September. Twelve School Days Hath September 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z Students who miss school to observe their religious holidays are excused, but Muslim families say their children should not be forced to choose between their faith and their education. After scrubbing names of religious holidays, school considers new policy 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z U.S. and Iraqi leaders rushed to condemn the bombing, which the White House said "purposefully and viciously targeted Iraqi civilians" celebrating a religious holiday. U.S.-backed offensive in Iraq gets off to a disappointing start 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Over the years, Israel granted access to pilgrims on religious holidays, and opened Qasr al-Yahud for daily visits in 2011 after removing nearby mines, though thousands remain buried in the area. UNESCO backs Jordan as Jesus’ baptism site as debate goes on 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z The deadliest confirmed attack struck on a religious holiday, Forgiveness Sunday, Feb. 22, the day in Eastern Orthodox tradition when believers are meant to repent for their sins. Meet the Pro-Russian 'Partisans' Waging a Bombing Campaign in Ukraine 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Teachers and employers circle the religious holiday on their calendars months in advance and would be surprised to find your desk occupied, presuming they are even present to see for themselves. Time Warner Cable's Latest Comments on Dodgers Blackout 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z That system worked for hundreds of years, but as Easter became not only a religious holiday, but also an occasion for sales, shopping and parades, the mobility of the fête began to cause a problem. Easter's Ever-Changing Date and the People Who Tried to Fix It 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z He won’t comment on whether April 20 will become a religious holiday and says the church won’t strictly enforce a religious dogma. Indiana's Church of Cannabis Growing Like a Weed 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z The great religious holidays – which in this country tend first and foremost to mean Muslim holidays – are widely observed, but mostly as family affairs. ‘A Hardliner’s Nightmare’: Religious Tolerance in Europe’s Only Majority-Muslim Country 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z At times, Iranian negotiators have had to work long hours even though they were fasting for religious holidays. Venue for Iran talks is a gilded cage under constant surveillance 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z The letter in question came from one Carlton Chase, bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire, and he had a proposal for how the country — and its president — should observe the upcoming religious holiday. What is the greatest overlooked story at the end of the Civil War? 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Emphasizing the importance of allegiance to Singapore above residents’ countries of origin, Lee recognized multiple national languages and religious holidays and prioritized residential integration. Photos: When Lee Kuan Yew Became Singapore’s Prime Minister 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z The religious holidays of all ethnic groups were celebrated, and even small local-language newspapers and TV channels were financially supported by the state. 'Father of Singapore' Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z Lundsten said the teachers’ contracts allow them to observe religious holidays if there are required religious services during the school day. School officials say Good Friday doesn’t meet requirements 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z Apparently, in Duffy’s mind, part of the liberal agenda is scrapping religious holidays for children. Right raises the specter of a snow-day conspiracy 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z St. Patrick's Day for centuries has been a religious holiday that involved much more sobriety than debauchery. St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland has differences from America’s beer, corned beef traditions 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z The council leadership is set to meet on Friday, despite it being the Indian religious holiday Holi, in order to discuss the comments of M.L. Indian Lawyers Face Censure for Sexist Remarks in Rape Film 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z The new measures, first proposed three years ago, include the protection of religious holidays and training for imams. Austria passes Islam law reforms 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z The Internet has a way of setting fires wherever there’s tinder, and being a prominent scientist anywhere near a religious holiday is like being a dead tree in a drought. Neil deGrasse Tyson Is on Your TV, on a Mission 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z Each of these three religious holidays occurs around the winter solstice when the days are the shortest and our nights become darker earlier. A Call for Light During Our Nation's Dark Period 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Maryland’s Montgomery County drew attention to itself this fall when it removed all references to religious holidays from its official school calendar, after Muslim leaders asked that the major holiday of Eid al-Adha be listed. My Jewish child was asked to wear a Santa hat at school. Should I care? 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Tis the season—not to be jolly, unfortunately, but to tussle over religious holidays in the public square. Holiday Inequality: The Latest Progressive Target 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z During religious holidays, she said, they sometimes even bought red meat. Yemen’s Children Go Hungry as Its Government Weakens 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z “In the age of political correctness, the majority of Americans will be celebrating this Christmas as a religious holiday,” says analyst Lisa Boothe. Inside the Beltway: Obama’s Cuba relations decision the latest fury-maker 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z It’s one of several billboards sponsored by American Atheists, an organization that aims to relieve atheists from social pressure to observe religious holidays. Atheist Organization Deck Billboards With Christmas Jeer 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Mass entirely in Spanish Friday to mark the religious holiday. Cupich leads pilgrims at celebration in Des Plaines 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z Many people assume that religious holidays are a free day off f0r those who celebrate them, but that’s simply not the case. Christmas Should Not Be a National Holiday 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z She also said she would like to see, when possible, students excused from schoolwork they miss on religious holidays. Muslim leaders in Montgomery seek answers on school holiday equality 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z “Interestingly, more Republicans identify Christmas as a religious holiday than Democrats or independents.” Inside the Beltway: Obama’s Cuba relations decision the latest fury-maker 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Chuck Norris fears the country is heading down “a slippery slope” after a Maryland school district decided to wipe its calendar clean of all religious holidays. Chuck Norris: Obama ‘quiet as a church mouse’ on religious freedom 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z There is no rational sense for closing schools on any religious holiday, even if attendance is low. Striking religion from the calendar Note, the county hasn’t eliminated religious holidays, and students will still be off for major holidays like Christmas. This Week in God, 11.15.14 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z “Holiday? What holiday?” board members said in a 7-to-1 decision to simply scrub the names of all religious holidays from the calendar, shoving them under the rug and putting their hands up. On religious holidays, Montgomery school board offers a lesson in intolerance They pointed to Fairfax County as an example of a system that doesn’t list religious holidays by name. Montgomery schools should rethink how faith factors into the scholastic calendar “In Montgomery County, Maryland, there’ll be no mention of Christmas or any other religious holiday on the school calendars going forward,” he noted. Bill O’Reilly finds a new “War on Christmas” villain: Muslims 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Students are off on those religious holidays only because absenteeism would be so high that it would be impractical to hold class. No Muslim holiday on Montgomery County school calendar isn’t fair or ‘PC’ But to avoid references to Muslim holidays, the calendar won’t specifically reference any religious holidays associated with those days off. This Week in God, 11.15.14 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z “And you Muslims? You want a religious holiday off? We don’t do religious holidays,” they essentially said. On religious holidays, Montgomery school board offers a lesson in intolerance In planning for the 2015-2016 school year, Montgomery’s board of education voted Tuesday to strike from the calendar all references to religious holidays. Montgomery schools should rethink how faith factors into the scholastic calendar The backlash was intense Wednesday to the Montgomery County Board of Education’s decision to scrub Christmas and other religious holidays from its published school calendar — without disturbing the days off. Backlash over Montgomery decision to strip Christmas from school calendar My son, who attends a Montgomery County public school, is off on a bunch of religious holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Christmas, Good Friday and Easter Monday. No Muslim holiday on Montgomery County school calendar isn’t fair or ‘PC’ Though those days happen to coincide with major Christian and Jewish holidays, board members made clear that the days off are not meant to observe those religious holidays, which they say is not legally permitted. Holidays’ names stricken from next year’s Montgomery schools calendar Though no one is sure how many Muslims are among Montgomery’s 154,000 students, those who miss school on religious holidays are given excused absences. On religious holidays, Montgomery school board offers a lesson in intolerance They said the bombing in Baghdad’s Bayaa district struck as people delivered food to pilgrims heading to the holy city of Karbala to mark the religious holiday of Ashoura. ISIS Extremists Slaughter 50 Iraqis in Public 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z In eastern Baghdad, three people were killed by a bomb blast near a tent for Shiite pilgrims heading to the holy city of Karbala to observe the religious holiday of Ashura. Islamic State extremists execute 50 in Iraq’s Anbar province, Iraqi officials say Even though Toryalai knew he wasn't alone, with a major religious holiday just over the horizon, the pressure felt especially heavy. Afghanistan's new president faces a campaign-scarred economy 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z The main and most noticeable difference will be that the published calendar will not mention any religious holidays by name. Holidays’ names stricken from next year’s Montgomery schools calendar He always reminded think tank leaders to avoid scheduling events during the religious holidays of other faiths. Leonard Liggio (1933-2014): A Scholar For The Free World 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z News of a baby-step agreement came at the end of a two-day visit that included a White House dinner at which, because Modi was fasting in observance of a religious holiday, no one really ate. Obama, India premier reach agreements on climate change, other issues 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z In additional research, he did not find any significant patterns during other religious holidays when markets remain open. Why Stock Traders Should Want The U.S. To Stay Alive In The World Cup 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Visitors made pilgrimages from far and wide, bringing with them commerce and traffic on religious holidays. 11 ancient burial boxes recovered in Israel 2014-03-31T20:18:00Z Students who miss classes on religious holidays are given excused absences. Holidays’ names stricken from next year’s Montgomery schools calendar Holi, one of India’s most important religious holidays, is on Monday, but military officials said their men will not celebrate it this year. India Suspends Its Search for Flight 370 2014-03-16T11:31:54Z Teachers would also be allowed to teach about religious holidays in the classroom under the bill, which supporters say upholds the religious and free speech rights of educators. Tennessee bill would legalize wishing students 'Merry Christmas' 2014-03-14T03:35:43Z As years went on, I took a course in comparative religion, enjoyed religious holidays, Passover in particular, and identified proudly with my faith. Letter From Mobile: Remembering to Pray 2014-02-04T14:00:01Z To me, it means six feet under, a memorial yahrzeit candle on the anniversary of a death, the prayer for the dead chanted in Hebrew during the period of mourning and on certain religious holidays. The New Old Age: The Company I Keep 2014-01-24T23:08:29Z Under district policy, students are excused for religious holiday absences, and teachers are not supposed to give tests. Montgomery schools take no action on Muslim holidays 2013-11-16T22:44:18Z Like all religious holidays, the rituals and ceremonies marking Ashura vary greatly. Photos: Shi'ite Muslims Celebrate Ashura 2013-11-15T04:35:25Z Retailers might also avoid consumer contempt because Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday, like Christmas, Cohen said. Retailers cooking up earlier sales on Thanksgiving 2013-11-10T06:00:00Z There may be pressure to minimize contact with the “wrong” side during school vacations, which often coincide with religious holidays. The Case for Raising Your Child With Two Religions 2013-11-06T10:45:37Z The Taliban's elusive leader urged fighters to step up the revolt against the government in his Eid message, delivered via email ahead of the religious holidays. Bomb attack south of Afghan capital kills governor 2013-10-15T06:46:12Z Still, the board’s discussion illuminated enduring questions about how and when schools decide to shut their doors for a religious holiday. Montgomery schools take no action on Muslim holidays 2013-11-16T22:44:18Z Jewish religious holidays are also national holidays in Israel. Israeli nationality request rejected 2013-10-04T21:44:02Z Hindu groups are up in arms over what they see as rampant commercialization of their religious holiday. In Europe, Commercial Holi Festivals Are a Hot Ticket 2013-10-03T03:48:46Z They justify the attacks, including a wave of car bombs in recent days that killed scores of people including children during a religious holiday, with sectarian appeals against a Shi'ite-led government of "heretics". Insight: Iraq Kurds reach out to Baghdad to fight surging al Qaeda 2013-08-14T12:13:25Z Sawagh estimates this type of campaign in Kuwait, one of the world's richest countries per capita, raised several million dollars during the last Ramadan religious holiday. Insight: Kuwaitis campaign privately to arm Syrian rebels 2013-06-26T20:44:29Z They say they cannot legally observe a religious holiday and instead look to factors such as high absenteeism. Montgomery schools take no action on Muslim holidays 2013-11-16T22:44:18Z There's republic day, independence day, Gandhi's birthday, and then all the religious holidays - what's the point of trying to work here? Bank holidays around the world 2013-05-26T22:58:56Z Easter in Rome is always a Catholic feel-good moment, but the Church’s most important religious holiday has been given as big a boost with Pope Francis. Is the Pope Rewriting Easter? 2013-03-31T08:45:00Z National holidays, religious holidays, school vacations, or family commitments. Now Or Never - The New World Of InfoOverload 2013-03-18T14:00:19Z AlKalema, a Christian Coptic group, criticized the presidency for setting the first round to fall on the community's Easter religious holiday. Divided Egypt opposition attacks Mursi on election call 2013-02-22T16:54:45Z I plan to record my hours this afternoon as “religious holiday.” Baseball in October Is the Ultimate Productivity Buster 2012-10-03T15:33:08Z Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA It's Yom Kippur – the most religious holiday on the Jewish calendar. Why I'm not on Twitter for Yom Kippur 2012-09-26T21:06:25Z May Wah’s customers include numerous churches and Buddhist temples that often buy whole “fish” and “chickens” for religious holidays, Ms. Ng said. | Chinatown: May Wah Vegetarian Market, a Beacon for Lovers of Imitation Meat 2012-09-21T01:49:04Z The university also helps students arrange celebrations of major religious holidays, and it contracts with a halal meat supplier for special events. Muslims Enroll at Catholic Colleges in Growing Numbers 2012-09-03T02:33:57Z The Olympics coincide with Ramadan, a monthlong religious holiday of prayer and fasting, and Shaherkani began her competition not long after the midday call to prayer. The TV Watch: Saudis Greet Shaherkani’s Olympic First With a Shrug 2012-08-04T01:25:17Z “We could hear each other talking, and we used to exchange greetings at special times — Eid for us, and Diwali for them,” he said, referring to major Muslim and Hindu religious holidays. Siachen Avalanche Puts Spotlight on India-Pakistan Conflict 2012-04-14T19:06:44Z Although the March nonfarm-payrolls data are eagerly anticipated, a fairly rare confluence of two religious holidays means few investors will be able to react until Monday. Jobs News Could Be So Good That It's Bad 2012-04-05T19:47:25Z On its Web site, it sets forth guidelines for choosing “a lighting partner,” including “a specific policy against lighting for religious figures, religious organizations and additional religious holidays.” City Room: Empire State Building as a Lightning Rod for Controversy 2012-02-28T13:49:23Z And many non-Christian parents embrace Santa because they see Christmas serving as a secular as well as religious holiday in the U.S., she said. Why do kids have faith in Santa? Because parents do; 8 in 10 grown-ups believed as tots 2011-12-23T08:35:46Z While the hard-hit city remained calm and its Muslim inhabitants celebrated a religious holiday Sunday, army and police units manned roadblocks leading into the town and streets remained largely quiet, Bulama said. More Than 100 Dead in Nigeria Attacks 2011-11-06T14:43:36Z Birthdays and religious holidays are celebrated here, as they were under Tito's brotherhood and unity. Witness: My weekend at The Hague Hilton 2011-09-28T10:07:56Z On the Internet, every day, there are threats of people, particularly around big sporting events and religious holidays, and around commemorations of things like 9/11. Checkpoints, bag searches: Heightened security after potential terror threat in NYC, DC 2011-09-09T16:35:09Z “People really look forward to Election Day because you get the day off and it’s not a religious holiday,” said Gil Hoffman, political correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. Memo From Jerusalem: Israel Looks to Economics in Debate Over Weekends 2011-07-07T00:30:45Z Serbian media reported that despite their political differences, detainees who used to be on opposite sides in the 1992-95 war in the Balkans would gather for religious holidays and even exchange presents. Dutch seaside cell awaits Mladic 2011-05-31T17:00:16Z The judge noted that the third week would be a short one in court because of religious holidays, including Passover and Easter. NY Giants owner fumbles in bid to escape jury duty 2011-04-06T01:50:36Z A “continental sabbath” may be described as a sort of week-day Sunday, that is, as a religious holiday with more secular, than pious, features. Is The Bible Worth Reading And Other Essays 2011-03-12T03:00:23.783Z A Yard & A Half Landscaping lets religiously-observant employees opt to work on a company holiday in exchange for taking their own religious holiday off with pay. 5 Atypical Employee Benefits 2011-02-23T22:30:25Z “They want to sacrifice sheep, like in Eid,” said Mrs. Nour, 58, referring to the Muslim religious holiday marked by the ritual slaughter of livestock. Tunisian Revolt Topples Midtown Cultural Center 2011-02-14T03:13:31Z Mr Ban said he was appalled by the acts of violence, especially as they happened at "a time when millions of Nigerians are celebrating religious holidays". UN chief condemns Nigeria clashes 2010-12-27T03:44:54Z Four people were killed and more than a dozen were wounded Monday in attacks on three groups of Shiite Muslims observing the religious holiday of Ashura. | Middle East: Iraq: 4 Killed at Shiite Observance 2010-12-14T06:40:26Z But on Id al-Adha, the annual Muslim religious holiday when the streets run red with the blood of slaughtered sheep, cows and camels, it is a nightmare. Cairo Journal: Activist Relies on Islam to Fight for Animal Rights 2010-11-22T01:30:00Z There are other debates about Thanksgiving — whether the first was in Jamestown, Va., or Plymouth, Mass.; whether it was intended as a religious holiday or not. The Pilgrims Were ... Socialists? 2010-11-20T20:38:00Z “This is a religious holiday that is based on our people’s history.” Pretoria Journal: Holiday of White Conquest Persists in South Africa 2009-12-17T11:14:00Z Thursday is a Jewish religious holiday — Sukkot — and it was possible that the Israeli envoys were honoring it. Obama Presses Middle East Agenda Before World Leaders 2010-09-23T15:12:00Z Timing is critical because religious holidays, the upcoming annual session of the U.N. U.S.: Israelis, Palestinians Near Talks 2010-08-20T05:21:00Z BAGHDAD—At least 12 people were killed Thursday by bombs targeting pilgrims taking part in the final day of a Shiite religious holiday that draws hundreds of thousands of people to Baghdad, Iraqi officials said. Bombs Target Baghdad Pilgrims, Killing 12 2010-07-08T08:45:00Z The reaction of gallery-goers on opening day ranged from bemusement to gratitude that at least one venue in Dublin's capital was serving alcohol on the most abstinent of Irish religious holidays. That's Blasphemy! Irish Anger Over New Censorship Law 2010-04-12T09:45:00Z But trading was light and expected to remain quiet throughout the week as investors celebrate religious holidays. Consumer spending increases in February, 5th straight month of gains 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z The way that a couple important votes have happened to run up against religious holidays. Healthcare votes an "affront to God"? 2010-03-18T23:10:00Z It should not be the purpose of public schools to celebrate or observe religious holidays. 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z The festive pleasures of country life at the harvest-home or the vintage season were enjoyed on old religious holidays, and formed part of ceremonies handed down from immemorial antiquity. The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil Among others, "Mardi-Gras, or Shrove Tuesday," when the religious holidays are at an end, is of some interest. Eight days in New Orleans in February, 1847 Before 1967 the workers could take advantage of religious holidays, which provided some time for recreation, but since then all religious holidays have been banned. Area Handbook for Albania The child was born on a certain religious holiday called St. Edward's day, and so they named him Edward. Margaret of Anjou Makers of History "What do you know about our friends' religious holiday?" asked Banner. Unspecialist In their divisions of the year in four seasons, answering to the Jewish festivals of the feast of flowers, the day of atonement, the feast of the tabernacle, and other religious holidays. 4th. Diary in America, Series Two It may not coerce anyone to attend church, to observe a religious holiday, or to take religious instruction. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 Then too a special festival day was given him among the religious holidays of the year. The Religion of Numa And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome The scene is laid in Alexandria, probably some two thousand years ago, and the occasion is a religious holiday—a matsuri, as we call it in Japan. Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn The literary interests of the Indians found their chief expression however in the adaptation of Spanish plays for presentation on religious holidays. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 01 of 55 1493-1529 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century Historical anniversaries, political triumphs, religious holidays, weddings, birthdays, christenings: all are celebrated by dances. Santo Domingo A Country with a Future Although not a public or religious holiday, many of the stalls were closed. A Ride to India across Persia and Baluchistán The Protestant of Northern Europe has to work harder for a living than the Catholic of the South, and therefore desires fewer religious holidays. The Eve of the French Revolution It is therefore with reason that the Athenian lads rejoice in the very numerous religious holidays. A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life It was integrated in the calendar of events through which authority was acknowledged: Sabbath, religious holidays, and political celebrations were motives for a better, or at least different, menu. The Civilization of Illiteracy In the city of Para, the provincial government assists to augment the splendour of the religious holidays. The Naturalist on the River Amazons Many of the old religious holidays had declined in importance, and given way to secular amusements—social parties, balls, music, billiards, and so forth. The Naturalist on the River Amazons All look upon a religious holiday as an amusement, in which the priest takes the part of director or chief actor. The Naturalist on the River Amazons He is lodged in a kind of kennel; his only respite is on the great religious holidays. A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life |
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