A festival is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival. Among many religions, a feast is a set of celebrations in honour of God or gods. A feast and a festival are historically interchangeable. However, the term "feast" has also entered common secular parlance as a synonym for any large or elaborate meal. When used a in the meaning of a festival, most often refers to a religious festival rather than a film or art festival.

Festivals, of many types, serve to meet specific needs, as well as to provide entertainment. These times of celebration offer a sense of belonging for religious, social, or geographical groups. Modern festivals that focus on cultural or ethnic topics seek to inform members of their traditions. In past times, festivals were times when the elderly shared stories and transferred certain knowledge to the next generation.

There are numerous types of festivals in the world. Though many have religious origins, others involve seasonal change or have some cultural significance. Also, certain institutions celebrate their own festival (often called "fests") to mark some significant occasions in their history. These occasions could be the day these institutions were founded or any other event which they decide to commemorate periodically, usually annually.

Festive Calendar
JAN	01st Jaunary	New Year
FEB	14th February	Valentine's Day
MAR	08th March	Women's Day
APR	Fourth Friday	Good Friday
MAY	Second Sunday	Mother's Day
JUNE	Third Sunday	Father's Day
JUL	24th Jul Day	Parent's Day
AUG	First Sunday	Friendship Day
OCT	31st Day	Halloween's Day
NOV	Fourth Thursday	Thanksgiving Day
DEC	25th December	Christmas
	31st December	New Year's Eve