Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Yom HaShoah – Jewish
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-06
Yom HaShoah – Jewish
Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this day offers remembrance for persons who died in the Shoah, actions against the Jewish people during World War II.

Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian
2024-05-06
Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with a feast in the Orthodox Christian church. Recognizes Christ’s power over death and the gift of restoration, transformation, and life everlasting.

Visakha Puja – Buddhist￼
2024-05-22 - 2024-05-23
Visakha Puja – Buddhist￼
This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The day includes the preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons, and a candle-lighting ceremony

Trinity Sunday – Christians (Western Church)
2024-05-26
Trinity Sunday – Christians (Western Church)
Christians honor the belief in one God with a threefold nature.

May ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-05-28 17:30 - 18:30
May ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

June ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-06-25 17:30 - 18:30
June ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Independence Day – National Observance
2024-07-04
Independence Day – National Observance
Commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Hijra (New Year) – Islam
2024-07-07 - 2024-07-08
Hijra (New Year) – Islam
This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 C.E. when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina.

Ramayana – Hindu
2024-07-16 - 2024-08-16
Ramayana – Hindu
Ramayana week begins nine days before Ramanavami, the birthday of Lord Rama. The reading of this epic is done in such a way that the reading ends on the last day of the Karkidakam Month. Fasting during this period is considered highly auspicious.

Asalha Puja Day – Buddhist
2024-07-20
Asalha Puja Day – Buddhist
Observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths.

July ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-07-30 17:30 - 18:30
July ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Lammas – Christian
2024-08-01
Lammas – Christian
Christian first fruits celebration observed by placing bread baked from the first harvest on the altar. From the Celtic Christian tradition. Note: The Southern Hemisphere observes this holiday on February 1st.

Lughnassad (Imbolc) – Wiccan/Pagan
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-02
Lughnassad (Imbolc) – Wiccan/Pagan
Wicca observance of the first harvest of the year involving agricultural festivals and prosperity magic. The Christian name of Lammas is sometimes used.

Tisha B’Av – Jewish
2024-08-12
Tisha B’Av – Jewish
A day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in ancient times.

Obon – Shinto
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-15
Obon – Shinto
Japanese Buddhist festival to honor deceased ancestors. Involves lighting of bonfires, traditional meals, paper lanterns, and folk dances.

Dormition of the Mother of God – Orthodox Christian
2024-08-15
Dormition of the Mother of God – Orthodox Christian
Begins the Orthodox Christian 14 day fasting period in preparation for the celebration of the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.

Raksha Bandhan – Hindu
2024-08-19
Raksha Bandhan – Hindu
Hindu festival honoring the loving ties between brothers and sisters in a family.

August ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-08-27 17:30 - 18:30
August ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Paryushan Parv – Jain
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-07
Paryushan Parv – Jain
8-day festival for forgiveness and compassion.

Labor Day – National Observance
2024-09-02
Labor Day – National Observance
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the 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.

Ganesh Chaturthi – Hindu
2024-09-07
Ganesh Chaturthi – Hindu
A Hindu festival honoring the god of prosperity, prudence, and success (Lord Ganesha).

Nativity of Mary – Christian
2024-09-08
Nativity of Mary – Christian
This holiday, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, celebrates the birth date of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Holy Cross Day – Christian
2024-09-14
Holy Cross Day – Christian
A Christian day of recognition for the cross on which Jesus was crucified as a central symbol of the Christian religion.

Mawlid an-Nabi – Islam
2024-09-15 - 2024-09-16
Mawlid an-Nabi – Islam
Islamic commemoration of the birthday of the prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, in about 570 c.e. The prophet’s teachings are read and religious meetings are held.
