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Religious Holiday, Islam: Eid al Adha
January 25, 2018
Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, this day celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God. It also commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Religious Holiday, Bahai: Birth of Baha'u'llah
January 25, 2018
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. The day includes prayers, a feast and music.
Religious Holiday, Buddhist: Bodhi Day
January 25, 2018
Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha. A candle is lit every evening for thirty days, symbolic of enlightenment.
Religious Holiday, Sikh: Guru Nanak Dev Sahib
January 25, 2018
A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
Religious Holiday, Hindu/Jain/Sikh: Diwali
January 25, 2018
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
Religious Holiday, Nature Traditions: Samhain
January 25, 2018
Samhain marks the beginning of the Pagan year; a time to search for wisdom and guidance.
Religious Holiday, Hindu: Navaratri
January 25, 2018
Festival of the divine mother which honors Durga, wife of Shiva, seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.
Religious Holiday, Nature Traditions: Equinox/Mabon
January 25, 2018
Mabon, falling in September in the Northern Hemisphere, is a celebration of the second harvest during the autumn equinox. When day and night are equal, it marks a balance between light and dark.
Religious Holiday, Islam: Hijra (New Year)
January 25, 2018
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.
Religious Holiday: Jain- Paryushana Parva
January 25, 2018
This Jain practice is a yearly time of uplifting through fasting, meditation, introspection, love and forgiveness for all humanity.