Friday 18 April:
Mahavira Jayanti: The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar and the "founder" of modern Jainism
Thursday 28 August:
Paryushana: The most important Jain festival, it consists of eight (Swetambara) or ten (Digambara) days of intensive fasting and repentance. A time of reflection.
Tuesday 28 October:
Diwali: Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.
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