Eid ul-Fitr Culture/religion: Islamic Date: May 2 Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, and traditionally lasts for three days. The celebration is a time of charitable giving, focused and careful prayer and a season of month-long fasting during daylight hours. Greetings: Eid Mubarak (Blessed Eid); Eid sa’id (Happy … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – May 2-8, 2022
Cinco de Mayo Culture/religion: Mexican heritage Date: May 5 Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “Fifth of May,” is celebrated annually on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is more popularly celebrated in the United States than in Mexico and has become associated with the celebration of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – May 3-9, 2021
Get your culture on this weekend... ArtsFiesta tonight - ArtsFest Saturday and Sunday- A Cinco De Mayo celebration of Mexican art, culture and music featuring Mariachi Viva Xalisco, with special guest Sheila Rios, from Springfield’s Sister City, Tlaquepaque, Mexico Friday, May 4, 2012 - TONIGHT! 6 to 9 p.m. in Founders Park Jefferson at water st. in Downtown … [Read more...] about ArtsFiesta and ArtsFest this Weekend!
Grupo Latino Americano, LaGrande 97.7 FM and Tortilleria Perches invite you to an authentic Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! An Event Showcasing the Diverse and Lively Culture of Mexico!!! FREE ADMISSION (Food and drinks available for purchase) SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 ELFINDALE CENTER - Sunshine and Kansas Expressway Read the latest edition of Latinoticias for more information about … [Read more...] about Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!