Holy Day (Noun)
Meaning
A day specified for religious observance.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Christmas is a holy day for Christians around the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
- The holy day of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims.
- In many countries, Good Friday is a holy day of mourning for Christians.
- The Jewish community observes Yom Kippur as a holy day of atonement.
- Ash Wednesday is a holy day for Christians to reflect on their sins and seek forgiveness.