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.
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2 events,Beltane (May Day) - Wicca, Paganism - * Denotes holidays that start sundown the day before |
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1 event,Lag B’Omer – Jewish The Jewish observance of the counting of the days – the link – between Pesach and Shavout. |
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2 events,Ascension of Jesus – Christian (Western Church) Christian recognition of the departure of Jesus from the earth after the resurrection. It’s perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity. Observed with worship including prayers and music. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on June 10th. |
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1 event,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. |
2 events,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. |
3 events,Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions. Work is suspended on this day. |
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3 events,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. Day of ‘Arafah - Islam - ** Dates are based on a lunar calendar and may not coincide with the Julian/solar calendar dates listed by +/- 1 day. Religious observances begin the evening prior and into the day listed |
3 events,Ascension of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i Marks the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith. |
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2 events,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. |
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