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Cultural and religious observances – September 27-October 3, 2021

September 24, 2021 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.

Shemini Atzeret Culture/religion: Judaism Date: September 28 Shemini Atzeret means “eighth day of assembly” and is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Shemini Atzeret falls directly after the seven-day celebration of Sukkot, making it literally the eighth day, but is considered its own celebration along with Simchat … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 27-October 3, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Italian American Heritage Month, Judaism, LGBTQ+ History Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, national observance, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah

Cultural and religious observances – October 1-11, 2020

September 25, 2020 by Diversity and Inclusion

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

LGBT History Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: October LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October in the United States, to include National Coming Out Day on October 11. LGBT History Month … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 1-11, 2020

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Chinese heritage, Cultural and Religious Observances, Italian American Heritage Month, Judaism, LGBT History Month, LGBTQ national observance, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Coming Out Day, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, national observance, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Sukkot

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