Yom+Kippur-+Similar+Holidays

 Similar Holidays
 * The 5 Major World Religions Holiest Holidays **
 * Christianity - Easter “the resurrection of Christ”
 * Judaism - Yom Kippur “the Day of Atonement”
 * Islam - Ramadan “celebration of Mohammed receiving revelations that make up the Quran”
 * Hinduism - Diwali “the Festival of Lights”
 * Buddhism - Vesakha “Buddha’s Birthday”

One major characteristic of Yom Kippur is the fasting ritual. [|For more detailed information on different religions that practice fasting]
 * Catholics- Do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Fridays during Lent
 * Hindu's- Fast on new moons and festivities known as Shivaraiti, Durga Puja, and Saraswati Puja
 * Muslims- Fast during Ramadan
 * Mormons- Fast on the first Sunday of each month
 * Buddhists- Fast on full moons and various holidays