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Navaratri (Hindu) – Sept. 21-29

September 20, 2017

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.

 

Hanukkah (Jewish) – Dec. 12-20

September 20, 2017

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means “dedication,” and it commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E.

 

Sukkot (Jewish) 

September 20, 2017

This festival that runs Oct. 5-11 this year begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and is one of the most joyous holidays. Sukkot helps commemorate the period in which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert. People live and eat in temporary dwellings during the festival.

 

Navaratri (Hindu) – Sept. 21-29

September 20, 2017

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.

 

 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) – Sept. 20-22

September 13, 2017

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holy days or Days of Awe; it is a time of prayer, reflection, and services. 

 

Eid Al-Adha Celebration: Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Numen Lumen Pavilion

September 11, 2017

Join us for at the McBride Gathering Space in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. to celebrate Eid.  Students, staff, and community members present stories and a sampling of traditional foods at Elon’s celebration of the Muslim festival known as the Feast of Sacrifice. This celebration recognizes the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God and commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. All are welcome to join in this occasion!