Pesach (Passover) – Jewish
Pesach (Passover) – Jewish Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.
Pesach (Passover) – Jewish Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Roman Catholic
Vaisakhi – Sikh The anniversary of the birth of the Khalsa and is important for Sikhs because on this day in 1699, the clerical system was removed from Sikhism.
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. Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.
Yom HaZikaron - Judaism
Yom HaAtzmaut - Judaism
Beltane (May Day) - Wicca, Paganism - * Denotes holidays that start sundown the day before
Lag B’Omer – Jewish The Jewish observance of the counting of the days – the link – between Pesach and Shavout.
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - Roman Catholic -
Ascension of Jesus – Christian (Western Church) Christian recognition of the departure of Jesus from the earth after the resurrection. It’s perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity. Observed with worship including prayers and music. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on June 10th.