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Millions of Muslims around the world will celebrate the holy day, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, at the end of May this year.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The holy day commemorates the martyrdom of Al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, who was Muhammad’s grandson by his daughter Fāṭimah and his son-in-law ʿAlī and is revered by the Shiʿah as the third imam.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
California has one of the largest Muslim populations in the country, Haney wrote in support of his bill, and many Muslim students and workers are forced to choose between going to school or work, and observing these holy days.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The event, which would have celebrated a Muslim holy day on June 1, was scheduled to take place at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The holy day commemorates the martyrdom of Al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, who was Muhammad’s grandson by his daughter Fāṭimah and his son-in-law ʿAlī and is revered by the Shiʿah as the third imam.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
California has one of the largest Muslim populations in the country, Haney wrote in support of his bill, and many Muslim students and workers are forced to choose between going to school or work, and observing these holy days.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The event, which would have celebrated a Muslim holy day on June 1, was scheduled to take place at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for holy day
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“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20day. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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