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Sunday's festivities mark the culmination of a week of long-life prayers that began on Monday, aligned with his birthday on the Tibetan lunar calendar.
From BBC
Celebrations began on Monday - the Dalai Lama's birthday according to the Tibetan lunar calendar.
From BBC
The Hajj is one of the five Pillars of Islam and takes place in the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
From BBC
Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar.
From BBC
Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, focusing on worship, charity and good deeds.
From Los Angeles Times
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