Faith Festivals
Christian Festivals…
Christian Festivals… by Rosemary Jackson, Redbridge Faith forum Member Christian Festivals The main festivals celebrated by Christians are Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. These festivals are inextricably linked. Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Easter is when we remember His sacrificial death and His resurrection. Pentecost is when we rejoice that God sent…
Read MoreHajj and the Feast of Sacrifice (Eid Al Adha)
Eid Al Adha by Mohamed Omer, Muslim representative & Chair of Redbridge Faith Forum Every year, Muslims young and old, rich and poor, kings and peasants from all over the world take part in the largest gathering on Earth; the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj is a religious obligation that every Muslim must fulfil, if…
Read MoreBaha’i Naw-Ruz (New Year) 19th March 2024
Baha’i Naw-Ruz (New Year) 19th March 2024 Naw-Ruz is one of the 9 Baha’i Holy Days that are celebrated all over the world, annually, by members of the Baha’i Community. On all of the Holy Days work is suspended and school children usually take the day off, if permitted, to celebrate with their family and…
Read MoreCelebrating Faith Festivals in 2021 Safely
Safe Ramadan 2021 The Muslim Council of Britain has produced a very helpful leaflet detailing how Ramadan can be observed safely this year, please click here Eco Guide to Ramadan Practice Eco Conscious Ramadan It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance…
Read MoreFaith Festivals… Tu B’Shevat
What means to me… by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum The festival of Tu B’Shevat falls in February. Tu B’Shevat This is the new year for trees and in the Holy Land very many trees are planted. School children are encouraged to take part in tree planting ceremonies. This is an…
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