Interfaith Calendar

Nativity of Mary – Christian This holiday, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, celebrates the birth date of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Holy Cross Day – Christian A Christian day of recognition for the cross on which Jesus was crucified as a central symbol of the Christian religion.

Mawlid an-Nabi – Islam Islamic commemoration of the birthday of the prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, in about 570 c.e. The prophet’s teachings are read and religious meetings are held.

Fall Equinox (Mabon) – Wiccan/Pagan Mabon, falling in September in the Northern Hemisphere, is a celebration of the second harvest during the autumn equinox. A time of gratitude and celebrating with others.

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

Meskel – Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian commemoration of the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni (St. Helenea) in the 4th-century a.d.

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

Navaratri – Hindu Hindu festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva, and seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.

National Coming Out Day – LQBTQ+ national observance A national day to celebrate coming out and promote LGBTQ individuals to live openly and honestly.

Yom Kippur – Jewish Jewish day of atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.

Dasara – Hindu Hindu celebration of victory and valor. Lord Rama is remembered as winning a victory over evil.

Sukkot – Jewish Jewish Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents. One of the three Pilgrimage Festivals for which Israelites were commanded to take a pilgrimage to the Temple at Jerusalem.