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Birth of Baha’u’llah – Bahai

August 27, 2015

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. This holiday begins at sundown on Nov. 11 and ends  at sundown on Nov. 12.

 

Ashura – Islam

August 27, 2015

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. This holiday begins at sundown on Sept. 9 and ends at sundown on Sept. 10.

 

All Saints Day – Christian

August 27, 2015

On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.

 

Eid al Adha – Islam

August 27, 2015

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

 

 

Navaratri – Hindu

August 27, 2015

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.

Hijri New Year – Islam

August 27, 2015

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. This holiday begins at sundown on Aug. 31 and ends at sundown on Sept. 1.

Navaratri (Hindu) – Oct. 18

August 27, 2015

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.

 

Navaratri (Hindu) – Oct. 19

August 27, 2015

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.