Interfaith Calendar

April ICGS Board Meeting Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Beltane – Wiccan/Pagan Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.

Tweflth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i Baha’i commemoration of the twelve-day period in 1863 when Baha’u’llah declared that he was God’s messenger for this age. Note: Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

National Day of Prayer – USA – Interfaith Day of observance established by the United States Congress to encourage Americans to pray on this day.

Yom HaShoah – Jewish Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this day offers remembrance for persons who died in the Shoah, actions against the Jewish people during World War II.

Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with a feast in the Orthodox Christian church. Recognizes Christ’s power over death and the gift of restoration, transformation, and life everlasting.

Visakha Puja – Buddhist This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The day includes the preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons, and a candle-lighting ceremony

Trinity Sunday – Christians (Western Church) Christians honor the belief in one God with a threefold nature.

May ICGS Board Meeting Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

June ICGS Board Meeting Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Independence Day – National Observance Commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Hijra (New Year) – Islam This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 C.E. when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina.