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Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Christian
February 9, 2012
The Thursday before Easter commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels.
Good Friday – Christian
February 9, 2012
On this solemn day, Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Hanukkah – Jewish
February 9, 2012
Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
February 9, 2012
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday – Sikh
February 9, 2012
A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist
February 9, 2012
Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha.
Immaculate Conception of Mary – Catholic Christian
February 9, 2012
The Immaculate Conception of Mary is the conception of the Virgin Mary without, according to the Roman Catholic Church, any stain of original sin.
Hanukkah – Jewish
February 9, 2012
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting.