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.

Fall Equinox (Mabon) – Wiccan/Pagan Mabon, falling in September in the Northern Hemisphere, is a celebration of the second harvest during the autumn equinox. A time of gratitude and celebrating with others.

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

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.

Rosh Hashanah – Jewish 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.

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 A national day to celebrate coming out and promote LGBTQ individuals to live openly and honestly.

Yom Kippur – Jewish Jewish day of atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.

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