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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

September ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-09-24 17:30 - 18:30
September ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Meskel – Ethiopian Orthodox Christian
2024-09-27
Meskel – Ethiopian Orthodox Christian
Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian commemoration of the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni (St. Helenea) in the 4th-century a.d.

Navaratri – Hindu
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-12
Navaratri – Hindu
Hindu festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva, and seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.

National Coming Out Day – LQBTQ+ national observance
2024-10-11
National Coming Out Day – LQBTQ+ national observance
A national day to celebrate coming out and promote LGBTQ individuals to live openly and honestly.

Dasara – Hindu
2024-10-12
Dasara – Hindu
Hindu celebration of victory and valor. Lord Rama is remembered as winning a victory over evil.

October ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30
October ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Reformation Day – Protestant Christian
2024-10-31
Reformation Day – Protestant Christian
Anniversary of tradition and its emphasis on the place of the Bible and religious freedom. Public observation is the Sunday before October 31.

All Hallow’s Eve – Christian
2024-10-31
All Hallow’s Eve – Christian
Christian celebration of mystery combining prayers and merriment involving children and families. It is a prelude to All Saint’s Day.

All Saints Day – Christian and Eastern Orthodox
2024-11-01
All Saints Day – Christian and Eastern Orthodox
The Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on a different date.

Veterans Day –National Observance
2024-11-11
Veterans Day –National Observance
Federal Holiday celebrating military veterans.

Birth of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i
2024-11-12
Birth of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i
Baha’i celebration of the birth of their founder and teacher. Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God. His teachings create the foundation of the Baha’i practice, which is the unity of people of all races and backgrounds.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom – Sikh
2024-11-24
Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom – Sikh
Time of remembering the execution of Teg Bahadur by the Moghul Emperor in Indi

Day of the Covenant – Baha’i
2024-11-26
Day of the Covenant – Baha’i
Baha’i celebration of the covenant given in the last will and testament of Baha’u’llah.

November ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-11-26 17:30 - 18:30
November ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s Birthday – Sikh
2024-11-27
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s Birthday – Sikh
Day honoring the birth of the first Sikh teacher who lived from 1469-1539 c.e. There are sacred readings, prayers, hymns, and meals taken together.
