Today is National Day of Prayer 2025 in the United States, an annual tradition when Americans of various faiths and backgrounds come together to pray for the nation. Here's what to know about the day.

The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday of May. The tradition dates back to the Continental Congress in 1775 and was formally established by President Truman in 1952.

The first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, is determined by where the Earth is in its orbit around the sun. On this day, the Earth's axis is not tilted toward or away from the sun ...

Here’s how it all began. By Livia Albeck-Ripka Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States and the unofficial start of summer; a day for cookouts, beach trips and ...