Irish American Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: March Irish American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Irish Americans have made to the United States. The first celebration dates back to 1792 with the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. In October 1990, Congress passed Public Law 101-418 establishing March 1991 as … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – February 28-March 6, 2022
Maha Shivaratri Culture/religion: Hindu Date: March 11 Maha Shivaratri is an annual celebration that falls on the new day in the Hindu month of Maagha, and is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. Though there are different origin stories for the festival, it is believed to be the day Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. Another belief holds that … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – March 8-14, 2021