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  • Ascension of Baha’u’llah

    The Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh is a holy day in the Bahá'í Faith commemorating the death of Baha'u'llah, the religion's founder, which occurred

  • Feast of Corpus Christi

    The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is a celebration

  • Race Unity Day

    Race Unity Day was started by the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly in the United States in 1957, its goal is "to promote

  • Muharram

    Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months in Islam. It is also the

  • Juneteenth

    A United States federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Religious/Ethnic Group: American Tradition/Practices: Juneteenth is celebrated parades, family reunions, community gatherings,

  • Litha

    Marks the longest day and shortest night of the year Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan and Wiccan Tradition/Practices: Litha is celebrated by honoring the

  • St. Peter and St. Paul Day

    The feast day of St. Peter & St. Paul is a solemnity, high ranking liturgical feast, honoring the martyrdom of these two

  • Martyrdom of the Bab

    The Martyrdom of the Báb refers to the execution of Siyyid `Ali-Muhammad, the founder of the Bábí Faith, on July 9, 1850.

  • Start of Tisha B’av

    Mourning of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:

  • Birthday of Haile Selassie

    Celebrates the birth of the Ethiopian Emperor, revered in Rastafarianism. Religious/Ethnic Group: Rastafarian Tradition/Practices: His legacy is honored through community gatherings, spiritual

  • Pioneer Day

    Commemorates the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in Utah. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: Pioneer Day (observed annually on July 24) commemorates

  • Dharma Day

    Also known as Asalha Puja, it commemorates the historical Buddha’s first discourse following his spiritual awakening. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: It is