Mount Holyoke is celebrating Interfaith Awareness Week for the first time in several years! Join us in uplifting and learning about the services and events hosted by various communities of faith on campus. Events during Interfaith Awareness Week are open to students, faculty, and staff of any or no religious and spiritual backgrounds, with the goal of bringing the community together in action and dialogue to celebrate the beauty of our diverse campus community along the lines of faith, culture and identity.
Wed, Feb 1, 2023 11:30am to 2pm
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The Quaker Voluntary Service is a non-profit organization focused on the intersection of transformational spirituality and activism. Young adults work full-time in professional positions at...
Wed, Feb 1, 2023 5pm to 6pm
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Practicing Quakerism: Tactics for Creating More Justice in the World Join for a one hour, interactive session to explore how Quaker practices can support your journey towards creating a more just...
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Sat, Nov 11, 2023 6pm to 9pm
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Please join us for SHRI's celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of Light. We will begin with Puja at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Priya, with vegan and...
Sun, Nov 12, 2023 5pm to 6pm
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Join the Office of Community and Belonging in celebrating our student faith communities. We will be sharing snacks and learning about the history of Interfaith action, and the interfaith community...
Wed, Nov 15, 2023 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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Guest speakers Laurie Lee and Erica Small return to PPAC this Wednesday workshop to teach us about the history and creation of talismans and sigils! Stop by the Interfaith Sanctuary from 6:30-8:30...
Wed, Nov 15, 2023 8:30pm
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Join us for Wednesday evening prayer to share requests and engage in group prayer.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 12pm to 1:30pm
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Join author and educator Sarah Prager as she discusses her commitment to LGBTQ+ education. We will also learn about some important queer and trans figures throughout history, their activism, and...
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 4pm to 6pm
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The MoZone Social Justice Peer Educators invites you to an interactive workshop in honor of Interfaith Week 2023. Participants who attend the workshop will develop skills and tools necessary in...
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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SHRI (Students of Hinduism Reaching Inwards) invites you to join us for our weekly puja and conversation. All community members regardless of religious affiliation are welcome. Traditional Indian...
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 7pm
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This semester our large group will be studying the trio of letters 1, 2, & 3 John. We will spend time in worship, prayer, studying Scripture, and fellowship. Scripture journals with the text for...
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 1:30pm to 2:30pm
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During the Interfaith Awareness Week, the Muslim community of MHC is opening a space for learning about Islam and Islamic practices. Everybody is welcome. Chai and sweet treats will be offered.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 6pm to 8pm
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Join us as we gather to check in, share our joys and concerns, enjoy readings and songs, and spend time together over crafts. Everyone is welcome!
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 7pm
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Daughters of Zion and Mount Holyoke Christian Fellowship have put together a worship band consisting of members from both groups who will be leading worship. All are welcome to come and experience...
Sat, Aug 19, 2023
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Transfiguration celebrates the appearance of Jesus in a transfigured state during his earthly life to three of his disciples.
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
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Raksha Bandhan (tying on protection) is a festival in which married and unmarried girls and women tie amulets on the wrists of their brothers for protection against evil.
Thu, Sep 7, 2023
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(Also called Janmashtami) celebrates the birthday of Krishna, the eighth of the 10 incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu. Krishna is considered the preserver of the universe and is one of HinduismÕs...
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
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Ghambar Paitishem (September 12 - 16) celebrates the creation of the earth and the harvesting of the summer crop.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
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The holiest period of the year for the ascetic Shvetambara sect. This 8 day period, concluding on Samvatsari, is a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina, and...
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
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Observance begins at sundown. The Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (also known as the Ten Days of Repentance) that...
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
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Ghambar Paitishem celebrates the creation of the earth and the harvesting of the summer crop.
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
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The Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (also known as the Ten Days of Repentance) that conclude on Yom Kippur. It...
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
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Celebrates the birthday of Ganesh, God of Success.
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
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The holiest period of the year for the ascetic Shvetambara sect. During this 8 day period, concluding on Samvatsari, it is a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina,...
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
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The Digambara sect celebrates Dashalakshani-parva for ten days (until September 2) by fasting, worship, meditation, confession, and by dedicating each day to a virtue: forgiveness, humility,...
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
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Also known as Harvest Home, Mabon celebrates life's encapsulation as a seed to survive the cold, barren winter and the Harvest of the Vine, which as wine symbolizes the Goddess' power to transform...
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
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(Day of Atonement) Observance begins at sundown. The conclusion of the 10 Days of Awe, Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the the Jewish year. It is characterized by...
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
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(Day of Atonement) The conclusion of the 10 Days of Awe, Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the the Jewish year. It is characterized by repentance, fasting, and forgiveness.
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
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The Digambara sect celebrates Dashalakshani-parva for ten days (until September 2) by fasting, worship, meditation, confession, and by dedicating each day to a virtue: forgiveness, humility,...
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
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(Feast of Booths) Observance begins at sundown. An eight-day Jewish festival of booths (or tabernacles) and the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during desert...
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
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(Feast of Booths) An eight-day Jewish festival of booths (or tabernacles) and the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during desert wanderings and conscructed in...
Sun, Oct 1, 2023
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(Feast of Booths) An eight-day Jewish festival of booths (or tabernacles) and the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during desert wanderings and conscructed in...
Sun, Oct 1, 2023
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Celebrated in Christian congregations around the world, annually, on the first Sunday in October when they can experience Holy Communion as a global faith community.
Fri, Oct 6, 2023
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(Feast of Booths) An eight-day Jewish festival of booths (or tabernacles) and the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during desert wanderings and conscructed in...
Sat, Oct 7, 2023
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Observance begins at sundown. Simcḥat Torah (Rejoicing of the Law) is the beginning of the synagogue's annual Torah reading cycle. Reform Jews celebrate it along with Shemini Atzeret.
Sat, Oct 7, 2023
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Shmini Atzeret (the Eighth Day of Assembly) is a separate holiday concluding Sukkot and the entire fall holiday season. It marks the beginning of winter in the land of Israel.
Sun, Oct 8, 2023
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Simcḥat Torah (Rejoicing of the Law) is the beginning of the synagogue's annual Torah reading cycle. Reform Jews celebrate it along with Shemini Atzeret.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
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Observed from October 12 - 16, this day celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop, and the return of herds from pasture.
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
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Navaratri is a nine night festival that honors the Mother Goddess in all her manifestations, including Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. It is a festival characterized by worship and dance. The...
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
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The birth anniversary of The Báb (Herald of the new age for Bahá'ís). His shrine is at the Bahá'í World Centre, Haifa, Israel.
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
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Observed from October 12 - 16, this day celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop, and the return of herds from pasture.
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
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Navaratri is a nine night festival that honors the Mother Goddess in all her manifestations, including Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. It is a festival characterized by worship and dance. The...
Tue, Oct 17, 2023
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The anniversary of the birth of Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í faith.
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
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This day celebrates the passing on of the Guruship to the Holy Scriptures (the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
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Navaratri is a nine night festival that honors the Mother Goddess in all her manifestations, including Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. It is a festival characterized by worship and dance. The...
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
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(Vijay Dasami) celebrates the victory of good over evil: of Lord Rama over the demon Ravan, and the Goddess Durga over a demon. It follows the nine-day celebration of Navaratri (nine nights) and...
Tue, Oct 31, 2023
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This day celebrates the Celtic New Year. The dying God returns to the womb of the Goddess in preparation for rebirth at Yule. The souls of those who have died during the turning of the past year's...
Wed, Nov 1, 2023
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A day to honour Christian saints throughout the ages.
Sun, Nov 12, 2023
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A very popular festival known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali (Deepavali/Deepawali/Tihar in Nepal) is dedicated to the Goddesses Kali in Bengal and Lakshmi (the Goddess of Wealth) in the rest of...
Sun, Nov 12, 2023
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On this day (falling on Diwali), Mahavira (6th century BCE), the 24th Tirthankara, attained nirvana and release from the cycle of rebirth (moksha).
Fri, Nov 24, 2023
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This day commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621-1675), the ninth of the Ten Sikh Gurus. He is remembered not only for his defence of the Sikh Faith, but also for willingly giving...
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
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This day celebrates the anniversary of the appointment of 'Abdul-Bahá, the son of Bahá'u'lláh, as the Centre of the Covenant.
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
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Founder of the Sikh faith and first of the Ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 CE. He was an accomplished poet; 974 of his hymns are contained in the Sikh Scriptures, the Sri Guru Granth...
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
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The Ascension of 'Abdul-Bahá, son of Bahá'u'lláh, commemorates His passing. Bahá'í's observe the Holy Day of the Ascension of 'Abdul-Bahá at 1:00 am, about the time of His ascension.
Sun, Dec 3, 2023
The Christmas Fast is the 40 day period before Christmas, ending on Christmas Eve. The New Calendar locates Christmas on December 25, the Old Calendar on January 7. (Eastern Churches)
Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Observance begins at sundown. The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces...
Fri, Dec 8, 2023
Anniversary of the historical Buddha's awakening. (Mahayana) Japan, North America
Fri, Dec 8, 2023
A Roman Catholic feast day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was born without sin.
Fri, Dec 8, 2023
The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 B.C.E., which...
Sat, Dec 9, 2023
The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 B.C.E., which...
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Commemorates the day on which Guadalupana (the Virgin of Guadalupe) appeared to San Juan Diego and her image appeared on his tilma (apron). The miraculous roses Juan Diego found and carried to the...
Fri, Dec 15, 2023
The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 B.C.E., which...
Fri, Dec 22, 2023
This day, which marks the New Year in the Anglo-Saxon and northern traditions of Wicca, is the celebration of the birth of the God as the Winter-born King, symbolized by the rebirth of the...
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Christmas celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Christmas is given more importance in Western Christianity than in Eastern. College offices are closed. Accommodation may be required...
Tue, Dec 26, 2023
The anniversary of the death of Zarathustra (Zoroaster), the founder of the Zoroastrian faith. His dates are uncertain: the ancient Greeks dated him at ca. 6000 BCE. Modern scholarship suggests he...
Sun, Dec 31, 2023
This period (December 31 - January 4) celebrates the creation of animals. It is also the time for equitable sharing of food.
Thu, Jan 4, 2024
Begins December 31 and runs to January 4. Ghambar Maidyarem celebrates the creation of animals and is a time for an equitable sharing of food.
Fri, Jan 5, 2024
The tenth and final Sikh Guru, he created the Khalsa, the Fellowship of the Pure, and declared the Scriptures, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, to be the Sikh's Guru from that time on.
Sat, Jan 6, 2024
The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the nativity of Jesus on Epiphany. Accommodation Possible may be required for this observance/holy day. Suspension of work/classes may be requested by...
Sat, Jan 6, 2024
Known as the Feast of Theophany (appearance of God) in Orthodox churches, the Feast of Epiphany (appearance or manifestation) comes 12 days after Christmas and closes the Christmas season with a...
Sat, Jan 6, 2024
Known as the Feast of Theophany (appearance of God) in Orthodox churches, the Feast of Epiphany (appearance or manifestation) comes 12 days after Christmas and closes the Christmas season with a...
Sun, Jan 14, 2024
The New Year by the Julian calendar is observed on this day.
Thu, Jan 18, 2024
An international Christian ecumenical observance kept annually between January 18 - 25. It is actually an octave, that is, an observance lasting eight days. See:...
Fri, Jan 19, 2024
Those Orthodox churches which follow the Old (Julian) Calendar, according to which Christmas falls on January 7, celebrate the Feast of Theophany on January 19. It commemorates the appearance of...
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
Observance begins at sundown. One of four New Year's days, Tu B'Shevat (the 15th day of the month of Shevat) is the New Year's Day for Trees, and traditionally the first of the year for tithing...
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
One of four New Year's days, Tu B'Shevat (the 15th day of the month of Shevat) is the New Year's Day for Trees, and traditionally the first of the year for tithing fruit of trees. Nowadays, it is a...
Fri, Feb 2, 2024
Also called Imbolg, Candlemas, Brigantia, The Feast of the Waxing Light, and Oimelc. Imbolc celebrates the increasing strength of the God, given as the first and greatest gift of the Goddess. Many...
Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Losar is celebrated for 15 days, with the main celebrations on the first three days.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
Shrove Tuesday occurs the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent in the Roman Catholic Church. "Shrove" is the past tense of the word "shrive," which means to hear a confession, assign...
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
The beginning of Lent, the forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter. (Western Churches).
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
The forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter. (Western Churches).
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
A North Indian celebration, Vasanta Panchami is associated with Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning and with Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Memorial of the historical Buddha passing away. (Mahayana) Japan, North America
Fri, Mar 1, 2024
A world-wide annual day of prayer hosted by women from Protestant, Orthodox, and Roman Catholic traditions. Celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. Every year,...
Fri, Mar 8, 2024
Dedicated to Shiva, one of the major deities to whom Hindus direct their devotion. The night before the feast, Hindus recite texts, sing, and tell stories in honour of this God whose dynamic cosmic...
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
Ramaḍān is the month of fasting (ending with Eid Al Fitr) during which physically able Muslims do not eat or drink from the first sign of dawn until sunset. It is a time of self-examination and...
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Ramaḍān is the month of fasting (ending with Eid Al Fitr) during which physically able Muslims do not eat or drink from the first sign of dawn until sunset. It is a time of self-examination and...
Sat, Mar 16, 2024
Occurs on the intercalary days (March 16 - 20) and celebrates the creation of human beings and commemorates passed souls.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024
First day of The Great Fast (or the Great Lent), the 40 day period prior to the beginning of Holy Week, ending with Lazarus Saturday, the day before Palm Sunday (Eastern Churches).
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
Occurs on the intercalary days (March 16 - 20) and celebrates the creation of human beings and commemorates passed souls.
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
Bahá’í New Year. Bahá’ís feast and celebrate during the evening. The first month of the Bahá’í year is Bahá’ (Splendour).
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
Celebrates the return of the Goddess-as-Maiden, the courting of the Goddess by the God, and the reawakening of the seeds within the earth.
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Now Ruz (New Day) is New Year's day for 1389 AY or 3758 AZ in the Fasli (seasonal) calendar. It celebrates the renewal of the world and the creation of fire (symbolic of Asha or righteousness)....
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
(Feast of Lots) Observance begins at sundown. Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Purim is...
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
(Feast of Lots) Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Purim is a joyous holiday, celebrated...
Sun, Mar 24, 2024
Holy Week begins in the Western Churches on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter.
Mon, Mar 25, 2024
A religious spring festival celebrated by people throwing colourful powder and coloured water at each other. Holi is dedicated to Krishna or Kama.
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
The birth anniversary of the Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster), who was born at the beginning of the first millennium BCE. It is one of the most important Zoroastrian festivals.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Celebrates the institution of the Lord's Supper by Jesus.
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e., his submission to death by crucifixion. Accommodation Possible for special worship may be required for this observance/holy day.
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
The final day of Lent, of Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum Ñ Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It is a day of vigil in preparation for Easter. The day culminates with the Easter Vigil...
Sun, Mar 31, 2024
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. It initiates the fifty-day period culminating in Pentecost.
Sat, Apr 6, 2024
Also known as the, Night of Power, Laylat al-Qadr commemorates the first revelation of the Qur'an (Islamic scriptures) to Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE. (Special worship, including prayers, fasting...
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Literally the Festival of Breaking the Fast, Eid Al Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (the other occurs after the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca). At Eid Al Fitr people dress...
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
Observed over two days, the Saka calendar's New Year's Day is a religious and cultural celebration for Sinhalese, Indians, Burmese, Kampucheans, Laotians and Thais. (Therav_da)
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
Vaisakhi is important for Sikhs because on this day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru, removed the clerical system from Sikhism. Thus he reaffirmed the direct connnection between Sikhs...
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
The first day of the solar year, Vaisakhi celebrates the harvest. It is especially important in North India. Vaisakhi, as a Hindu festival, is celebrated in several different ways across different...
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
The Festival of Riḍván, termed by Bahá’u’lláh the “Most Great Festival” and the “King of Festivals”, commemorates the 12 days that Bahá’u’lláh spent in the garden of Riḍván outside Baghdad. The...
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira (Great Hero), the 24th Tirthankara (and the last of this time cycle).
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
Observance begins at sundown. Commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is celebrated for eight days with special prayers and symbolic foods at home, starting with...
