Ram Navami
Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.
Passover
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... Read more »
Vermont Youth Appreciation Day
Since 2013, the state of Vermont has recognized April 27 as Vermont Youth Appreciation Day, to celebrate "the gifts of Vermont youths to our State through their actions, their contributions,... Read more »
Orthodox Good Friday
Christian Orthodox remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Orthodox Easter
Christian Orthodox day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.
Eid al-Adha
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.
Memorial Day
A US federal holiday for mourning the men and women who fought and died while serving in the US armed forces.
Shavuot
Jewish celebration of Moses' descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments.
Juneteenth
A US federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on... Read more »
Independence Day
A US federal holiday to celebrate nationhood and commemorate the passage of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.