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 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.
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.
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.