Interfaith Calendar

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.

Ramayana – Hindu Ramayana week begins nine days before Ramanavami, the birthday of Lord Rama. The reading of this epic is done in such a way that the reading ends on the last day of the Karkidakam Month. Fasting during this period is considered highly auspicious.

Asalha Puja Day – Buddhist Observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths.

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

Lammas – Christian Christian first fruits celebration observed by placing bread baked from the first harvest on the altar. From the Celtic Christian tradition. Note: The Southern Hemisphere observes this holiday on February 1st.