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Cultural and religious observances – August 24-31, 2020

August 21, 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

Qixi Festival Culture/religion: Chinese culture Date: August 25 Also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, the festival is based on a romantic legend about a weaver girl and an ox herd. The festival is also known as Double Seventh Festival because it is celebrated on the 7th day in the 7th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Sources: Double Seventh Festival, China … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – August 24-31, 2020

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Ashura, Chinese heritage, Cultural and Religious Observances, Double Seventh Festival, Islamic, national observance, Qixi Festival, Women's Equality Day

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