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1. What is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting?
Eid al-Fitr
2. In Hinduism, which festival of lights symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness?
Diwali
3. What Jewish festival commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt?
Passover
4. Which Christian festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead?
Easter
5. What festival in Sikhism celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak?
Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Jayanti
6. Which Buddhist festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha?
Vesak or Buddha Purnima
7. What festival in Shintoism honors the spirits of ancestors and involves visiting family graves?
Obon
8. This festival in the Roman Catholic Church is celebrated with fasting and prayer, especially during the Lenten season. What is it?
Ash Wednesday
9. What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the love between brothers and sisters?
Raksha Bandhan
10. Which festival in the Chinese culture marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year?
Spring Festival or Lunar New Year
11. Which Islamic festival commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God?
Eid al-Adha
12. What is the famous Spanish festival that honors the patron saint of Spain, St. James?
The Feast of St. James (Santiago de Compostela)
13. This Jewish festival is known as the Feast of Weeks and commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. What is it?
Shavuot
14. Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya?
Diwali or Deepavali
15. What is the name of the Christian festival that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples?
Maundy Thursday
16. Which Sikh festival celebrates the creation of the Khalsa Panth, the community of initiated Sikhs?
Vaisakhi or Baisakhi
17. In Japan, what festival is known as the Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the beauty of cherry blossoms?
Hanami (Flower Viewing)
18. What is the Hindu festival that marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura?
Durga Puja
19. Which Native American festival is celebrated around the fall equinox to give thanks for the harvest?
Harvest Festival or Green Corn Festival
20. What is the festival celebrated by Jains to mark the birth of Lord Mahavir?
Mahavir Jayanti
21. This Christian festival occurs on the seventh Sunday after Easter and celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. What is it?
Pentecost
22. What is the name of the Hindu festival that commemorates the victory of good over evil and the lifting of Goddess Durga’s curse?
Dussehra or Vijayadashami
23. Which Roman festival celebrated the god of agriculture and fertility whose name is also given to a planet?
Saturnalia
24. Celebrated by Parsi Zoroastrians, what is the name of the festival that commemorates the end of the Persian year?
Nowruz or Navroz
25. In Christianity, which important festival marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
26. What Hindu festival is celebrated with the colorful throwing of organic powders and water, marking the arrival of spring?
Holi
27. Which African festival is celebrated by the Yoruba people in Nigeria and involves masquerades and drumming?
Olojo Festival
28. What is the Japanese festival of girls’ day, also known as the Doll’s Festival?
Hinamatsuri
29. This festival is considered the Hindu New Year in some regions of India and marks the first day of the Chaitra month. What is it called?
Ugadi or Gudi Padwa
30. Which Buddhist festival marks the time when the Buddha is believed to visit the celestial realm to teach his mother?
Ulambana or Ancestor’s Day
31. In Mexico, what festive holiday honors deceased ancestors and is celebrated with altars and gifts?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
32. What is the Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
Hanukkah
33. Which Islamic festival marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and is known as the Festival of Sacrifice?
Eid al-Adha
34. What is the ancient Roman festival celebrated in honor of the goddess of agriculture, grains, and fertility?
Ceresalia
35. This Hindu festival celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters and is observed by tying a protective thread by sisters on their brothers’ wrists. What is it?
Raksha Bandhan
36. Which Christian festival commemorates the visit of the Magi or Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus?
Epiphany
37. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter?
Winternights or Álfablót
38. Which Sikh festival commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru?
Shaheedi Jor Mela
39. What is the Japanese festival that honors boys’ health and well-being, also known as the Boys’ Festival?
Tango no Sekku
40. This festival in Central America celebrates the return of the dead to the living world and is marked by fireworks and parades. What is it?
Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead)
41. Which Hindu festival signifies the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king Naraka and is celebrated with oil baths?
Naraka Chaturdashi
42. What is the festival celebrated by Buddhists by making offerings to dead ancestors and monks?
Ullambana or Ghost Festival
43. This Jewish holiday remembers the miracle of the oil lamp that burned for eight days. What is it called?
Chanukah or Hanukkah
44. What is the festival in Islam that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year?
Hijri New Year or Islamic New Year
45. In Hinduism, the festival of lights where lamps are lit to guide Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, into one’s home is known as?
Karthigai Deepam
46. Which Christian festival is celebrated as the eve of the Christian feast day marking the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas Eve
47. What is the name of the festival that marks the end of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year?
Christ the King Sunday
48. This Islamic festival marks the end of Ramadan and the first day of the next month, Shawwal. What is it?
Eid al-Fitr
49. What festival in Sikhism celebrates the formation of the Khalsa, the collective body of initiated Sikhs?
Hola Mohalla
50. This Japanese festival honors and recognizes the hard work done by those in the labor force. What is it called?
Labor Thanksgiving Day or Kinrō Kansha no Hi
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