An icon of the bridegroom, a Christ who loved and suffered for the church, is displayed. Jehovah's Witnesses Memorial of Christ's Death, also called the Lord's Evening Meal. People gather in kingdom halls after dark to share wine and unleavened bread, commemorating the events of Luke 22. It is the only Jehovah's Witness holiday. Judaism Second night of Passover, when a second seder is held.
People begin counting the seven-week period between Passover and the holiday of Shavuot.
Wesak, anniversary of Buddha's birthday. Known as the Flower Festival in the Pure Land tradition of Japan. Hindu Hanuman Jayanti. Celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the monkey that became Rama's companion. People offer a special chant and sweets to Hanuman.