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People worldwide celebrated the arrival of 2026 with fireworks, cultural festivals, and events in iconic locations from New York City to Sydney, marking the start of the new year with vibrant displays and traditions.
Pride Month kicks off globally, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and rights, but faces challenges in the U.S. with new state laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, especially transgender youth. The month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots and includes events worldwide. Despite progress, such as same-sex marriage legalization in Greece and Estonia, anti-LGBTQ+ laws persist in many countries, and recent U.S. policies have raised concerns about potential rollbacks of LGBTQ+ rights. Safety at events remains a priority amid threats from terrorist organizations.
People around the world celebrated Easter Sunday with religious services and traditions, including Pope Francis leading Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Indian families lighting candles on graves, clerics in Ukraine lighting the holy fire, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem leading Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and King Charles III joining the royal family for an Easter service at Windsor Castle.
As the world welcomed 2024, New Year's Eve celebrations were held globally with fireworks and festivities, despite the pall cast by ongoing conflicts such as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Major cities like Sydney, Paris, and New York saw large gatherings and heightened security measures. China's celebrations were subdued due to safety and pollution concerns, while Taiwan and India celebrated with optimism and concern for air quality, respectively. Pope Francis highlighted the human cost of war, and in conflict zones like Gaza, the mood was somber. Security was tightened worldwide, with specific threats in European cities leading to arrests and increased police presence.
Muslims around the world have begun observing Ramadan, the month of fasting, self-reflection, and religious pursuits. Almost 2 billion Muslims will abstain from food, drink, smoking, gossip, and sexual relations during daylight hours. Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims, and it culminates with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. Muslims in different parts of the world will have varying fasting hours, with some lasting up to 17 hours. World leaders, including President Biden, have wished Muslims a happy Ramadan. Cities across the world mark the month in a variety of ways, with some offering discounts and fireworks, while others warn of rising costs and greater need for charity aid.