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.
Some Jewish people do not access social media or television during this holy day, meaning many may not yet have heard about the attack.
From BBC
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
On Friday, as the clock ticked down to the beginning of the talks in Alaska, Ukrainians were celebrating a holy day - the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
From BBC
Holidays — our “holy days” — are meant to meet the moment.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
