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This is a list of holidays and observances organized alphabetically by religion, followed by a list of secular and ancient holidays and observances. See also holiday; feast; Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; Jainism; Judaism; Shintō.

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Hindu

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Shintō

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This article was most recently revised and updated by Naomi Blumberg.