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Cultural and religious observances – April 25-May 1, 2022

April 25, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Yom HaShoah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: April 28 Yom Hashoah, known by the full name of Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah (“Day of (Remembrance of) Holocaust and the Heroism”), is a day of commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust. The day is observed on the 27th day in the month of Nisan – a week after the seventh day of Passover. The date of Yom Hashoah was … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 25-May 1, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Beltane, Islamic, Jewish American Heritage Month, Judaism, Laylat al-Qadr, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan, Yom HaShoah

Cultural and religious observances – April 18-24, 2022

April 15, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Ridvan Festival Culture/religion: Bahá’í Date: April 21-May 2 Ridvan is a 12-day festival, celebrated as the most holy festival in the Bahai’ faith. The festival marks the anniversary of the days Bahá’u’lláh spent along the River Tigris in Baghdad. During those twelve days, in a garden he called “Ridvan,” meaning “paradise,” Bahá’u’lláh announced that he was God’s … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 18-24, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Bahá'i, Christianity, Earth Day, National Day of Silence, national observance, Orthodox Easter, Ridvan Festival, World observance

Cultural and religious observances – April 4-10, 2022

April 1, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Qingming Festival Culture/religion: Chinese heritage Date: April 5  With a history of over 2,500 years, Qingming, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day is an important day of sacrifice for most people in honoring their ancestors. One of the most popular activities on this day is to show respect to one’s ancestors by visiting their graves, offering food, burning incense … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 4-10, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Chinese heritage, Christianity, Hindu, national observance, National Tartan Day, Palm Sunday, Qingming Festival, Rama Navami

Cultural and religious observances – March 28-April 3, 2022

March 25, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Cesar Chavez Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: March 31 In 2014, President Obama signed a proclamation recognizing March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. It was encouraged that this day be used as a day of service to honor Cesar Chavez’s legacy. Cesar was raised as a migrant farm worker, working beside many others for very little money and horrible conditions. … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – March 28-April 3, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Cesar Chavez Day, Isalmic, national observance, Ramadan

Cultural and religious observances – February 28-March 6, 2022

February 25, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

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

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Ash Wednesday, Christianity, Hindu, Irish American Heritage Month, Lent, Maha Shivaratri, National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, national observance, Women's History Month

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