holy day

Example Sentences

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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

Ash Wednesday has been a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church — a mandatory day of church attendance — but it’s not obligatory in the Episcopal Church.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Friday is the traditional Islamic holy day, and Muslims break their fast at sunset during Ramadan.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023

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