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
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
Muharram Culture/religion: Islamic Date: August 20 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Muharram is one of the four sacred months of the year for Muslims. Muharram means “forbidden” and because it is holy, many Muslims use this as a time of prayer and reflection. Many Muslims consider this a solemn time … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – August 17-23, 2020
Krishna Janmashtami Culture/religion: Hindu Date: August 11 Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Lord Krishna. Krishna is known as the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is observed, according to the Hindu luni-solar calendar, on the eighth day of the dark fortnight, which overlaps with August/September on the Gregorian … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – August 10-16, 2020