Interfaith Calendar

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 Begins the Orthodox Christian 14 day fasting period in preparation for the celebration of the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.

Ashura – Islam The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad.

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

Krishna Janmashtami – Hindu Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna – the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu who took the form of Krishna to destroy the evil king Kansa.

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

Paryushan Parv – Jain 8-day festival for forgiveness and compassion.

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 A Hindu festival honoring the god of prosperity, prudence, and success (Lord Ganesha).

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 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 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.