Lunar New Year marks the beginning of a calendar year with months based on moon cycles, and is cause for celebration for many ...

There are generally three types of calendars: the Gregorian calendar, the lunar calendar, and the lunisolar calendar. Each ...

Mauni Amavasya, observed on the new moon day of the Magha month, emphasizes silence and self-reflection. Devotees engage in Mauna Vrata (vow of silence), holy bathing, charity, and ancestor worship.

All public schools in the state will be closed Wednesday in recognition of Asian Lunar New Year. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed legislation in September 2023 declaring the day a public school holiday ...

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- All public schools in New York are closed in observance of the Lunar New Year. Recent legislation ...

From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Snake.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been ...

Much of the world, and people in Western New York, celebrates Lunar New Year, which is Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.