I centennial commemorations, programs, and observances. There are various religious observances and liturgy. Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. Candles are a traditional part of Buddhist ritual observances. They are Religious Zionists who moved in their religious observances towards Haredi Judaism. They are banned from conducting religious observances such as prayer. The month of religious observances consists of fasting and extra prayers. The Roman calendar was structured around religious observances. Being a Muslim majority the city religious observances include Ramadan and Muharram. Nordhoff noted that the community had no formal religious observances. Families remember their dead with religious observances and visits to the cemetery. Religious tensions have been highest during major Shi'a observances, especially Moharram. The concept of holidays often originated in connection with religious observances. Important church holidays include Easter, and various Marian observances. Lanterns may be used in religious observances.