Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
