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
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 ● Aug. 15, 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
“It is disturbing to me that this happened on a holy day meant to be marked by peaceful prayer,” Lamont said in statement.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
In a few hours, once the dawn breaks anew, citizens will gather to begin their observance of the Bonding, a holy day in which we celebrate our connection to the gods of this land.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
