The feast of Annunciation, especially in the West Bank. It's when the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was pregnant and it's one of our twelve "Great Feasts." When we practice it though, the doors of every church are opened to the entire community throughout the day, regardless of faith, so you'll see Muslim women praying the Surah Imran and Maryam when we don't have services. OBGYNs are especially honored. I love it because there's something deeply beautiful and very Palestinian about Annunciation-- it really shows the inter-religious harmony within our communities. And it makes sense that it would be Mary's Feast Day where it's the most apparent.
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u/torontogal1986 Oct 27 '24
Hi from Canada 🇨🇦 Inspired by a question on the other thread. What is your favourite holiday and what does it symbolize for you? ❤️❤️❤️