Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy to read text and informative, full colour images.

Easter is a spring festival celebrated by Christians in March or April of every year. Christians believe that it was on Easter Sunday many years ago that Jesus Christ came back to life. Learn more about the history and traditions of this celebration.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 2930 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.

"Diwali is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus in October or November every year. Hindus come together to celebrate the start of the new year. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fascinating celebration in the Festivals around the World series."--