Shavuot – Jewish The Jewish celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt. Sinai with the ten commandments. Begins the evening of June 4th. Plants and flowers are used in decorations.

Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom – Sikh Sikh time of remembering those who have suffered for the faith. Observed by reading the Guru Granth Sahib.

Waqf al Arafa (Hajj Day) – Islam Islamic observance day during Hajj when pilgrims pray for forgiveness and mercy. Hajj is Islamic pilgrimage rites at Mecca on 7-12th days of the month of Dhu al-Hajj.

Eid al Adha – Islam Islamic festival of sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritual. A three-day festival recalling Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

Summer Solstice – Wiccan/Pagan One of four solar holidays where the sun shines the longest time and reaches the highest height.

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

Independence Day – National Observance Commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

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.

Martyrdom of the Bab – Baha’i Ali Mohammed was executed in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers. Observed by abstaining from commerce and work.

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, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

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.