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Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist
December 5, 2012
Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha.
Hanukkah – Jewish
December 5, 2012
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting.
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday – Sikh
December 5, 2012
A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
Ashura – Islam
December 5, 2012
The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Birth of Baha’u’llah – Bahai
December 5, 2012
Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God. His teachings create the foundation of the Baha’i practice which is the unity of people of all races and backgrounds.
Hijra – New Year – Islam Nov. 4-5
December 5, 2012
This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 CE when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina.
Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
December 5, 2012
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
All Saints Day- Christian
December 5, 2012
On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
Samhain-Beltane – Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
Samhain marks the beginning of the Pagan year; a time to search for wisdom and guidance.
Eid al Adha-Islam Oct. 15-18
December 5, 2012
Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, this day celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.