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Lag B’Omer – Jewish

Lag B’Omer – Jewish The Jewish observance of the counting of the days – the link – between Pesach and Shavout.

Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian

Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian Catholic celebration in recognition of the Eucharist – The Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The real presence of the body and blood of Jesus is honored.

Shavuot – Jewish

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

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

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

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

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