Ashura Culture/religion: Islamic Date: August 19 Ashura, which literally means the “tenth” in Arabic, refers to the tenth day of Muharram and is a day of remembrance for Muslims. Muharram is a holy day and well-known because of its historical significance and mourning for the murder of Hussain ibn Ali, a 7th century revolutionary leader who was killed in The Battle of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – August 16-22, 2021
Ullambana Culture/religion: Buddhist Date: September 2 Ullambana means “deliverance from suffering,” and specifically refers to the salvation of anguished souls in Hell. This concept originates from the Buddhist legend of Maudgalyayana saving his mother from Hades. The Ullambana festival reinforces the important concept of filial piety which is deep-rooted in Asian … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 1-6, 2020