Rites of passage are ceremonies or events that mark significant transitions in a person's life. These can include milestones such as birth, coming of age, marriage, and death. Different cultures have unique traditions and rituals associated with these events, often involving family and community participation. These rituals serve to acknowledge and celebrate the changes individuals undergo as they move from one stage of life to another. For example, a bar mitzvah in Jewish culture signifies a boy's coming of age, while a quinceañera in Latin American cultures celebrates a girl's transition into womanhood.