Muharram Culture/religion: Islamic Date: August 10 Muharram, one of the four sacred months of the year for Muslims, is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. 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 and do not … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances-August 9-15, 2021
Eid al-Adha Culture/religion: Islamic Date: July 20 Eid-ul-Adha falls on the tenth day of the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is celebrated to commemorate Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah and his readiness to sacrifice his son. Eid-ul-Adha is the most important of the two Eids (celebration festivals), the second being Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid-ul-Adha follows the … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – July 19-25, 2021
Eid ul-Fitr Culture/religion: Islamic Date: May 13 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 10-16, 2021
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
Ramadan Culture/religion: Islamic Date: April 13-May 11 Ramadan occurs in the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an and fast from food and drink during the sunlit hours as a means of learning self-control, gratitude and compassion for those less … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 12-18, 2021