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Cultural and religious observances – September 26-October 2, 2022

September 23, 2022 by Inclusive Engagement

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.

Rosh Hashanah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: September 26-27 Rosh Hashanah (“Head of the Year”) is the birthday of the universe and the Jewish New Year. It is both a day of prayer and a day of joy when God is proclaimed King of the Universe. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the shofar (the ram’s horn) on both days of the holiday and takes … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 26-October 2, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Disability Employment Awareness Month, Hindu, Italian American Heritage Month, Judaism, LGBT History Month, national observance, Navaratri, Rosh Hashanah

Cultural and religious observances – September 6-12, 2021

September 3, 2021 by Inclusive Engagement

Cultural and Religious Observances title with an image of a man smiling, a religious stained glass window, a woman wearing a hijab and colorful Indian art made with sand and flower petals

Labor Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 6 Recognized annually on the first Monday in September, Labor Day was created by the labor movement to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886, followed by a movement to secure state … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 6-12, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Cultural and Religious Observances, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hindu, Judaism, Labor Day, national observance, Rosh Hashanah

Cultural and religious observances – September 14-20, 2020

September 11, 2020 by Inclusive Engagement

Cultural and Religious Observances title with an image of a man smiling, a religious stained glass window, a woman wearing a hijab and colorful Indian art made with sand and flower petals

Hispanic Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 16 - October 15 Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 14-20, 2020

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Cultural and Religious Observances, El Dia de Independencia, Hispanic Heritage Month, Judaism, Mexican heritage, national observance, Rosh Hashanah

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