Interfaith Calendar

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

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