Religious Holidays

Our seder, held at the Elon Community Church, will have a theme of gratitude for the freedom we have and for the bounty that we enjoy. Together, we will mark our annual community journey from slavery to freedom in new and creative ways, and with voices lifted in song.

Eid al Fitr is a festival of thanksgiving for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing the finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions.

Eid al Adha, also called the Feast of Sacrifice, celebrates the willingmess of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.  It also commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting during daylight hours. The purpose of Ramadan is to rededicate oneself to God through patience, faith and submission. 

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting during daylight hours. The purpose of Ramadan is to rededicate oneself to God through patience, faith and submission. 

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting during daylight hours. The purpose of Ramadan is to rededicate oneself to God through patience, faith and submission. 

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting during daylight hours. The purpose of Ramadan is to rededicate oneself to God through patience, faith and submission.