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holy day

NOUN
day of religious observance
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This week, he became the first president to formally recognize the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic holy day celebrating Mary, the mother of Jesus.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2025

The attack, which happened on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, was the highest-profile antisemitic incident to hit the U.K. since the start of the war in Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 3, 2025

Some Jewish people do not access social media or television during this holy day, meaning many may not yet have heard about the attack.

From BBC Oct. 2, 2025

They gather outside on beaches and church lawns, in local cemeteries and national parks, marking the holy day at the very core of Christianity.

From Seattle Times Mar. 29, 2024

In a few hours, once the dawn breaks anew, citizens will gather to begin their observance of the Bonding, a holy day in which we celebrate our connection to the gods of this land.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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