Maghi Purnima in India, or Magha Purnima, is a full-moon day that occurs in the Hindu calendar month of Magha. This year, it takes place on February 1. Many devotees worship the Moon, and there is a certain section of the populace that commemorates the religious leader and founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha. Hindus across India celebrate this auspicious day in multiple ways, which we showcase in this article.
Global Movie Day
Global Movie Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of February every year, to coincide with the Oscar season. This year, it takes place on February 14. This day was established to celebrate the power of movies and their capacity to inspire and move people, and transform lives. Global Movie Day offers people an opportunity to celebrate movies and catch up on the latest movie releases. Set in the thick of Oscar season, the date is perfect for movie buffs to come together to watch and discuss the latest movies. This allows them to bond over their shared love of good stories told on celluloid!
Scout Sabbath
Scout Sabbath is observed on the nearest Saturday before or after Scout Sunday in February every year. This year, Scout Sabbath, more commonly written as Scout Shabbat, takes place from February 14 to 14. Scout Shabbat always starts at sundown on the Friday evening and continues into Saturday.
Observing Scout Sabbath serves multiple purposes. Scout Sabbath is organized around Scout Sunday, which celebrates the founding of the Scouts in the United States. It is an opportunity for Jewish scouts to represent their religious pride among the Scouts. In addition, it provides an opportunity for scouts and rabbis to discuss the benefits of scouting in relation to Judaism and Jewish organizations.