May
Ascension Day
(One of the important Christian festivals marking the last appearance of Lord Jesus Christ to his followers after His resurrection at Easter) |
Cinco de Mayo
(Videos & links about the history & traditions of the holiday) |
Driving the Last Spike
(Learn how the transcontinental railroad was finished May 10, 1869) |
Eid ul-Fitr
(Learn about the various resources of Eid ul-Fitr traditions, significance, recipes, & more) |
Eiffel Tower
(Learn about the May 15, 1889 inauguration of what was supposed to be a temporary installation for L'Exposition Univerelle in Paris) |
Laylat al-Qadr
(Learn about the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad) |
Memorial Day
@ history.com (Videos, links & history of the holiday) |
Memorial Day
@ infoplease.com (Links to wars, veterans, war dead & more) |
Mother's Day
@ history.com (Videos & history of the holiday) |
Mother's Day
@ infoplease.com (Learn about the origins of the holiday, quizzes & more) |
Pentecost
(Learn all about Pentecost & its spiritual significance) |
Ramadan
@ history.com (Videos explaining the history of Ramadan & more) |
Ramadan
@ infoplease.com (Learn about Ramadan, fasting & more) |
Shavuot
(Learn about the holiday honoring the time the Jews received the Torah on Mount Sinai) |
Teaching Your Kids about Ramadan
(Learn the history of this Muslim holiday and get tips on how to celebrate Ramadan for kids in your household) |
Page updated January 2, 2021