Interfaith Calendar

Ghambar Maidyoshem - Zoroastrianism

Martyrdom of the Bab – Baha’i Ali Mohammed was executed in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers. Observed by abstaining from commerce and work.

Fast of Tisha B’Av - Judaism

Dharma Day - Buddhism Some Buddhist holidays are celebrated on different days or different times of the year in different Buddhist traditions. Buddhist holidays listed in this calendar followed the days they are celebrated in the Theravada tradition.

Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola - Roman Catholic

Transfiguration Sunday – Christian Christian commemoration of the experience on Mt. Tabor when Jesus’ physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciple

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Roman Catholic

Dormition of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary - Orthodox

Krishna Janmashtami – Hindu Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna – the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu who took the form of Krishna to destroy the evil king Kansa.

Rosh Hashanah – Jewish Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Judaism/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.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Roman Catholic, Orthodox