Vaisakhi – Sikh The anniversary of the birth of the Khalsa and is important for Sikhs because on this day in 1699, the clerical system was removed from Sikhism.

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.

First 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. Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

Mahavir Jayanti – Jain Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder’s birthday. Shrines are visited and teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.

Pesach  (Passover) – Jewish Pesach, which means to pass through, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and the Holy One passing over the Jewish homes when the first-born Egyptians were slain.

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.

Theravadin New Year – Buddhist Buddhists of the Theravada tradition celebrate the New Year with symbolic elements often found at the beach: sand and water.

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, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Beltane – Wiccan/Pagan Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.

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 Day of observance established by the United States Congress to encourage Americans to pray on this day.