Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) ** - Buddhism
2023-12-08

Immaculate Conception of Mary - Catholic Christian
2023-12-08

Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian
2023-12-12

Posadas Navidenas - Hispanic Christian
2023-12-16 - 2023-12-25

Yule - Christian
2023-12-21

Saint Thomas the Apostle - Christian
2023-12-21

Christmas Eve - Christian
2023-12-24

Christmas * - Christian
2023-12-25

Feast of the Nativity ** - Orthodox Christian
2023-12-25

Zarathosht Diso (Death of Prophet Zarathushtra) Zoroastrian
2023-12-26

St Stephen's Day - Christian
2023-12-26

Holy Innocents - Christian
2023-12-28

Holy Family - Catholic Christian
2023-12-30

Watch Night - Christian
2023-12-31

Maha Shivaratri – Hindu
2024-03-08
Maha Shivaratri – Hindu
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati. Ceremonies involving prayers and hymns take place mostly at night. Special foods are not used.

Ramadan Begins – Islam
2024-03-10 - 2024-04-08
Ramadan Begins – Islam
Holiest period of the Islamic Year. Commemoration of Muhammad’s reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur’an. Authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.

Equinox-Ostara-Wiccan/Pagan
2024-03-20
Equinox-Ostara-Wiccan/Pagan
Celebration of new life; a time of renewal and rebirth.

Nowruz (New Year) – Zoroastrian
2024-03-20
Nowruz (New Year) – Zoroastrian
Celebrates the renewal of the world and the creation of fire. Zarathustra received his revelation on this day.

Lord’s Evening Meal – Jehovah’s Witness Christians
2024-03-24
Lord’s Evening Meal – Jehovah’s Witness Christians
This was first observed by Jesus Christ on Jewish Passover in 33 C.E. It is observed only once per year. Celebrants partake of bread and wine which are symbols of Christ’s body and blood

Holi – Hindu
2024-03-25
Holi – Hindu
A colorful and joyous festival that welcomes Spring. Referred to as the Festival of Colors, it is celebrated with people throwing colorful powder and colored water. Generally celebrated over two days.

Hola Mohalla – Sikh
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-27
Hola Mohalla – Sikh
A three-day festival following Holi; the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, started it as a time for military preparedness exercises. Today, mock battles are followed by music competitions and festivities.

March ICGS Board Meeting - Open to all
2024-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
March ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Easter – Christian (Western Church)
2024-03-31
Easter – Christian (Western Church)
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year and includes a joyous celebration of Mass or a Service of Christ’s Resurrection. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on May 2nd.

Rama Navami – Hindu
2024-04-17
Rama Navami – Hindu
Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, the hero of the religious epic poem, The Ramayana. It involves telling stories and going to the temple.

Hanuman Jayanti – Hindu
2024-04-23
Hanuman Jayanti – Hindu
This event celebrates Hanuman, one of the most popular Hindu idols, the ape that helped Lord Rama fight evil. Hanuman represents the inherent and rarely used power that lies within all.

Ninth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i
2024-04-29
Ninth Day of 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. Note: Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

April ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-04-30 17:30 - 18:30
April ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Beltane – Wiccan/Pagan
2024-05-01
Beltane – Wiccan/Pagan
Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.

Tweflth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i
2024-05-02
Tweflth Day of 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. Note: Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

National Day of Prayer – USA – Interfaith
2024-05-02
National Day of Prayer – USA – Interfaith
Day of observance established by the United States Congress to encourage Americans to pray on this day.
