The festival is observed by Roman Catholics,Eastern Catholics,Old Catholics,Protestants,Eastern Orthodox,Oriental Orthodox,Anglicans and other Christians . Prayer,vigils,fasting (pre-festival),novenas,retreats,Holy Communion,litany rituals are observed in this festival . Shavuot is related to Pentecost . Religious (church) services,festive meals,processions,baptism,confirmation,ordination,folk customs,dancing,spring & woodland rites,festive clothing are the celebrations of this festival . The 2020 date of the festival was May 31 (Western),June 7 (Eastern) . The significance of Pentecost festival are Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus; birth of the Church . Whitsunday is also called Pentecost . Pentecost 2019 date was June 9 (Western),June 16 (Eastern) . Christian is the type(s) Pentecost festival . Pentecost 2018 date was May 20 (Western),May 27 (Eastern) . On Easter + 49 days, Pentecost is celebrated
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