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Cultural and religious observances – November 1-7, 2021

October 29, 2021 by Inclusive Engagement

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.

National Native American Indian Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: November Native American Heritage Month has evolved from a week-long celebration when president Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 23-30 as “American Indian Week” to a month-long celebration in 1990 when president George H.W. Bush issued a proclamation designating the month of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – November 1-7, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: All Saints Day, All Souls Day, Bahá'i, Birth of Baha'u'llah, Birth of the Bab, Christianity, Cultural and Religious Observances, Dia De Los Muertos, Diwali, Hindu, Mexican heritage, national observance, Native American Indian Heritage Month, Pagan/Wiccan, Samhain

Cultural and religious observances – October 12-18, 2020

October 9, 2020 by Inclusive Engagement

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

Navaratri Culture/religion: Hindu Date: October 17-25 Navaratri (“nine nights”) is a Hindu festival in honor of the divine feminine goddess, Durga. The festival is celebrated in autumn for nine nights and ten days. The legend of Navaratri tells of the victory of Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. Each day of the festival is dedicated to each of the nine forms of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 12-18, 2020

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Bahá'i, Birth of the Bab, Cultural and Religious Observances, Hindu, Navaratri

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