February 16, 2021 - February 17, 2021 Vasant Panchami A festival celebrated in regions of India to start the preparations and celebrations for Spring. It is celebrated in various ways across the regions.
February 17, 2021 - February 18, 2021 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. Many Christians mark this day by making a Lenten sacfrice that they will not partake in until Easter. This day is also celebrated by having ashes placed in a cross shape on the forehead.
February 17, 2021 - February 18, 2021 Lent Begins Lent is observed by many Christian faiths. The Lenten season prepares believers for Easter. Throughout the season many participate in prayer, pentance, charity work, and fasting. It often aims to replicate the 40 days and nights Jesus is said to have spent in the desert.
