Dussehra Culture/religion: Hindu Date: October 5 Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami (“victory on the tenth day”) is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. The festival signifies good over evil, commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. Though observed for different reasons and celebrated in a variety of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 3-9, 2022
National Coming Out Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: October 11 National Coming Out Day is an annual LGBT awareness day to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. National Coming Out Day was first celebrated in 1988. The initial idea was rooted in the feminist and gay liberation movements and emphasized the most basic form of activism – … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 11-17, 2021
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh Culture/religion: Bahá’í Date: October 19 Baha’u’llah was a religious leader and founder of the Bahá’í faith which advocates universal peace and unity among all races, nations and religions. Baha’u’llah was a follower of Báb and Bahá’ís regard him to be a Manifestation of God. This day celebrates the birth of the Bahá’í founder and teacher, … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 19-25, 2020