Interfaith Calendar

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.

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.

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

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

Reformation Day – Protestant Christian Anniversary of tradition and its emphasis on the place of the Bible and religious freedom. Public observation is the Sunday before October 31.

All Hallow’s Eve – Christian Christian celebration of mystery combining prayers and merriment involving children and families. It is a prelude to All Saint’s Day.

All Saints Day – Christian and Eastern Orthodox The Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on a different date.

Veterans Day –National Observance Federal Holiday celebrating military veterans.

Birth of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i Baha’i celebration of the birth of their founder and teacher. Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God. His teachings create the foundation of the Baha’i practice, which is the unity of people of all races and backgrounds.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom – Sikh Time of remembering the execution of Teg Bahadur by the Moghul Emperor in Indi

Day of the Covenant – Baha’i Baha’i celebration of the covenant given in the last will and testament of Baha’u’llah.