Days of the week
Sunday roast, Friday prayers, Shabbat, the Hindu weekday fasts, Monday washing day: customs that repeat every week, by the day they belong to.
SundayThe day of rest and the long family table, from church and the Sunday roast to the evening paseo.7 customsMondayThe first working day, and for many a day of Shiva, of fasting, of laundry and of leftovers.6 customsTuesdayThe day of Hanuman and Mars in India, of St Anthony in the Catholic world, and of pancakes before Lent.6 customsWednesday todayThe middle of the week: a fast day for Orthodox Christians, a Wednesday for Budh, and the fire-jump before Nowruz.6 customsThursdayThe day of the guru in India, of Torah reading and voluntary fasts, of Maundy foot-washing and Fat Thursday.6 customsFridayThe Muslim day of congregation, the start of Shabbat, fish and couscous, and Lakshmi and Santoshi Mata in India.8 customsSaturdayThe Sabbath for Jews and Adventists, the day of Shani in India, of cholent and feijoada, and of remembering the dead.7 customs