holy day

Example Sentences

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“I’m sure they would declare a holy day on the day Fernando gets in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 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

The home secretary said she was "horrified" by news of the attack on the holy day and that she was receiving updates from local police.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Four of the other plaintiffs subsequently sought permission but were denied by officials who ruled the solar eclipse is not listed as a holy day for their religions, the lawsuit states.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

It was the feast of the Epiphany, a holy day of obligation, so Papa did not go to work.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie