Sentence examples similar to festive observances from inspiring English sources
But what is "festive," exactly?
Present-day observances begin with a festive meal shortly before Yom Kippur eve.
Besides religious observances, such as Eid al-Fitr (religious festive day at the end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (a 3 day major Islamic holiday later in the year), there are also other days, for example, the Bengali New Year day, which are national (or government) holidays.
Why not make the holiday a fun, happy, festive time that doesn't have to be based entirely on religious themes or observances?
The next morning, I quickly learned the truth about Ramadan — that it is indeed a serious religious observance, with Muslims purifying themselves through self-restraint, good deeds and prayer (they are encouraged to read the entire Koran during the month), but that it is also their faith's most festive holiday, one in which family and friends stay up late feasting and socializing.
