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During the Weeks of Annunciation in the Syro-Malabar Church, several significant feasts are celebrated. This period, known as Subara, marks the beginning of the liturgical year and includes the following key feasts:

1. Feast of the Nativity of Jesus - Celebrated on December 25, this is the culmination of the Annunciation season, representing the birth of Jesus Christ.
2. Feast of Epiphany (Pindikuthi Perunnal) - Celebrated on January 6, this feast commemorates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, particularly through the visit of the Magi.
3. Feast of the Annunciation - This feast, celebrated on March 25, marks the announcement by the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

The Weeks of Annunciation are characterized by a period of preparation and fasting that leads up to these significant celebrations. The faithful typically observe abstinence from certain foods during this time, particularly from December 1 to December 25, in preparation for the feast of the Nativity.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources:

• Liturgical Year - The Spiritual Life
• Season of Annunciation - Wikipedia