Christianity 

The World's Largest Religion with over 2.65 billion people globally. 

What is Christianity 

Christianity is the belief of one God, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and salvation through faith in HIM.

Practices 

Worship in the Christian community happens typically on Sunday. During these services there is singing, prayer, and sermons. The Lords prayers and Christian creeds are recited while informal prayers allow personal communication with God 

Holidays

Christmas December- 25th

Ash Wednesday

Easter

Palm Sunday 

Good Friday 

Lent

Epiphany- January 6th

Ascension Day-40 days after Easter 

Pentecost -50 days after Easter 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

John 3:16

Hinduism 

The Largest religion in India with a deep historical roots and rich diversity of beliefs, practices, and philosophical.

Practices 

Hinduism practices a wide range of things such as daily rituals, worships, meditation, yoga, devotion, and participation in festivals, all aims to connect with divine and fulfilling spiritual duties. The daily practices can be preformed at home or the temple. 

Hoildays

Diwali - Festival of lights. Celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good or evil. 

Holi: Marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the divine love of Radha and Krishna. 

Karwa Chauth: Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being and longevity of their husband.

"The one who loves all intensely begins perceiving in all living beings a part of himself"

-Yajur Veda 

Buddhism 

Buddhism is a nontheistic spiritual tradition focused on achieving enlightenment and liberation from suffering through ethical conduct, meditation, and wisdom

Practices 

Meditation

Moral Conduct

Ritual and Worship

Monastic Life

 

Holidays 

Asama Puja 

Parini nana Day 

Bodhi Day 

Kathia Ceremony

Uposatha Day

Abhidhamima Day

Loy Krathong

Vesak

 

Core Beliefs

Buddhists engage in rituals, chanting, prayers, and monastic life, but the focus is on cultivating wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline. Temples, shrines, and meditation centers serve as places for practice, reflection, and community support

 

"Patients is the art of trusting life's unfolding's"

-Buddha

Judaism 

Judaism is an ancient, monotheistic religion centered on the covenant between God and the Jewish people, encompassing theology, law, culture, and ethical practices.

Practices 

Jewish prayers typically entail recitations and contemplations. Some may pray three times a day within specific time ranges shacharit (morning prayer), mincha (afternoon prayer) and ma’ariv (evening prayer).The Hebrew word ‘Shabbat’ refers to the day of rest and holiness observed by many Jewish people. Shabbat begins on the sunset of Friday and ends at nightfall on the following day. On this day primarily dedicated to rest and spiritual enrichment

Holidays 

-Rosh Hashanah

-Yom Kippur

-Sukkot

-Passover

-Shavuot

-Hanukkah

 

"The highest form of wisdom is kindness"

-Talmud

Islam

Islam is a monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century by the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing submission to the will of Allah and guiding over 1.9 billion followers worldwide.

Practices 

The Shahada, or testimony of faith, is the cornerstone of Islamic belief and the most fundamental pillar of Islam. It is a profound declaration that acknowledges the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad. Every Muslim must sincerely affirm and recite: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.” Salat refers to the five daily prayers that Muslims observe at specific times during the day. These prayers are:

  1. Sobh: Performed before sunrise
  2. Dhuhr: Performed after midday
  3. Asr: Performed in the afternoon
  4. Maghrib: Performed just after sunset
  5. Isha: Performed at night

Holidays 

-Eid al-Fitr

-Eid al-Adha