Holidays/Observances

Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.

Jewish 8-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The story of the Exodus is recounted, and the ongoing struggle of all peoples for freedom from internal and external tyranny is celebrated.

Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.

The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.

Christian Orthodox remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Christian Orthodox day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.

Jewish celebration of Moses' descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments.

A US federal holiday for mourning the men and women who fought and died while serving in the US armed forces.

Islamic Ritual of Sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritural. A three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first day of Muharram is considered by many Muslims as the start of the New Year for Islam.