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  • Shavuot – Jewish

    Shavuot – Jewish The Jewish celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt. Sinai with the ten commandments. Begins the evening of June 4th. Plants and flowers are used in decorations.

  • Waqf al Arafa (Hajj Day) – Islam

    Waqf al Arafa (Hajj Day) – Islam Islamic observance day during Hajj when pilgrims pray for forgiveness and mercy. Hajj is Islamic pilgrimage rites at Mecca on 7-12th days of the month of Dhu al-Hajj.

  • Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i

    Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions. Work is suspended on this day.

  • Day of ‘Arafah

    Day of ‘Arafah - Islam - ** Dates are based on a lunar calendar and may not coincide with the Julian/solar calendar dates listed by +/- 1 day. Religious observances begin the evening prior and into the day listed

  • Eid al Adha – Islam

    Eid al Adha – Islam Islamic festival of sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritual. A three-day festival recalling Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

  • Visakha Puja – Buddha Day ** – Buddhism

    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.

  • Pentecost – Christian (Western Church)

    Pentecost – Christian (Western Church) Celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, the birth of the church, following His resurrection. Occurs seven weeks after Easter Sunday and is celebrated with baptism liturgies and joyous services. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on June 12t

  • Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian

    Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian Catholic celebration in recognition of the Eucharist – The Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The real presence of the body and blood of Jesus is honored.

  • Hijri Calendar- Muharram 1445 – Islam

    ** Dates are based on a lunar calendar and may not coincide with the Julian/solar calendar dates listed by +/- 1 day. Religious observances begin the evening prior and into the day listed.

  • Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom – Sikh

    Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom – Sikh Sikh time of remembering those who have suffered for the faith. Observed by reading the Guru Granth Sahib.

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