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Cultural and religious observances – October 3-9, 2022

September 30, 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.

Dussehra Culture/religion: Hindu Date: October 5 Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami (“victory on the tenth day”) is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. The festival signifies good over evil, commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. Though observed for different reasons and celebrated in a variety of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – October 3-9, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Dussehra, Hindu, Islamic, Judaism, Mawlid, Yom Kippur

Cultural and religious observances – September 13-19, 2021

September 10, 2021 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

Hispanic Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 15-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 13-19, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Dia de la Independencia, Hispanic Heritage Month, Judaism, Mexican heritage, national observance, Yom Kippur

Cultural and religious observances – September 21-30, 2020

September 18, 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

Mabon Culture/religion: Pagan/Wiccan Date: September 21 Mabon is known as the Pagan Thanksgiving and marks the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are equal in length. In ancient time, it was a celebration of the second harvest (Lughnasadh being the first) when farmers gathered the fall crops. Mabon celebrations are a time to give thanks for the abundance of Mother … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 21-30, 2020

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Cultural and Religious Observances, International Week of the Deaf, Judaism, Mabon, national observance, Pagan/Wiccan, Yom Kippur

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