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Cultural and religious observances – April 25-May 1, 2022

April 25, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Yom HaShoah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: April 28 Yom Hashoah, known by the full name of Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah (“Day of (Remembrance of) Holocaust and the Heroism”), is a day of commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust. The day is observed on the 27th day in the month of Nisan – a week after the seventh day of Passover. The date of Yom Hashoah was … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 25-May 1, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Beltane, Islamic, Jewish American Heritage Month, Judaism, Laylat al-Qadr, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan, Yom HaShoah

Cultural and religious observances – April 26-May 2, 2021

April 23, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural and Religious Observances title with an image of a man smiling, a religious stained glass window, a woman wearing a hijab and colorful Indian art made with sand and flower petals

Hanuman Jayanti Culture/religion: Hindu Date: April 26 Hanuman Jayanti is a very special festival in India celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman is widely known and worshiped for his unflinching devotion to Lord Rama. Devotees visit Hanuman temples to worship Hanuman and get his blessings. People also celebrate by chanting various devotional hymns and … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 26-May 2, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Beltane, Buddhist, Hanuman Jayanti, Hindu, Jewish American Heritage Month, Judaism, Lag BaOmer, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan, Theravada New Year

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Greatness from Small Beginnings

March 28, 2013 by Diversity and Inclusion

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April is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating by participating in the many events going on around campus. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Kickoff: What's Your Story? Monday, April 1st 7-9 p.m. PSU Theater Hear stories about what it means to Asian in America Vincent Who? Tuesday, April 9th 7-9 p.m. Library 101 Who is Vincent Chin? Learn … [Read more...] about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Greatness from Small Beginnings

Filed Under: Upcoming Events Tagged With: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, events

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