Interfaith Calendar

Mahavir Jayanti – Jain Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder’s birthday. Shrines are visited and teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.

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.

Holy (Maundy) Thursday –Christian (Western Church) The Thursday before Easter commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels. Mass or services may include the symbolic washing of the feet. Note: The Eastern Church observe this holiday on April 21st.

Theravadin New Year – Buddhist Buddhists of the Theravada tradition celebrate the New Year with symbolic elements often found at the beach: sand and water.

Holy Saturday - Roman Catholic, Protestant

Palm Sunday – Christian (Western Church) Celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on April 17th.

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Roman Catholic