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January 

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• January 6 - Christian: Epiphany 
  Epiphany marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus, symbolizing the revelation of Christ to the world. It’s celebrated with various traditions that emphasize light, hope, and new beginnings.

• January 7 - Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christian: Christmas 
  This Christmas celebration follows the Julian calendar and honors the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a day of reflection, worship, and community gatherings with family and friends.

• January 14 - Hindu: Pongal 
  Pongal is a multi-day Hindu festival celebrated primarily in South India, marking the end of the winter solstice and the harvest season. It’s a time of gratitude, with offerings to the Sun God and festivities centered around food, family, and tradition.

• January 14 - Buddhist: Mahayana New Year 
  Mahayana Buddhists celebrate the New Year with prayers, meditation, and acts of compassion. The day serves as an opportunity for renewal and rededication to Buddhist teachings and practices.

• January 17 - Sikh: Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab 
  This day commemorates the birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, who established the Khalsa and reinforced Sikh values. Sikhs honor his legacy through prayer, gatherings, and acts of service.

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February

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• February 2 – Pagan and Wiccan: Imbolc*
  Celebrates the beginning of spring and the goddess Brigid.

• February 2 – Christian: Candlemas
  Commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the temple.

• February 15 – Buddhist: Parinirvana
  Marks the death of Buddha and his attainment of final Nirvana.

• February 26 – Hindu: Maha Shivaratri
  A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva.

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March 

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• March 1 – Islamic: Ramadan begins*
  A holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims.

• March 5 – Christian: Ash Wednesday
  Marks the beginning of Lent, a season of fasting and prayer.

• March 14 – Hindu: Holi
  The festival of colors, celebrating the arrival of spring. This is one of the most known Hinduism holy days.

• March 14 – Sikh: Hola Mohalla
  A Sikh festival featuring martial arts, poetry, and community gatherings.

• March 20 – Baha’i: Naw-Ruz*
  The Baha’i New Year, celebrated with joy and festivities.

• March 31 – Islamic: Eid al-Fitr*
  Marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with a feast and prayers. On one of the most important Islamic holy days.

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April 

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• April 10 – Jain: Mahavir Jayanti
  Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.

• April 12 – Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Memorial of Jesus’ Death
  Commemorates the death of Jesus Christ.

• April 13-20 – Jewish: Passover*
  Celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

• April 14 – Sikh, Hindu: Vaisakhi
  Marks the Sikh New Year and celebrates the spring harvest.

• April 20 – Christian: Easter
  Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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May 

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• May 1 – Pagan and Wiccan: Beltane*
  Celebrates the peak of spring and the coming of summer.

• May 5 – Buddhist: Buddha’s Birthday
  Celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

• May 12 – Buddhist: Vesak
  Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

• May 16 – Jewish: Lag BaOmer*
  A festive day marking the end of a plague during Rabbi Akiva’s lifetime.

• May 28 – Baha’i: Ascension of Baha’u’llah*
  Commemorates the passing of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith.

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June

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• June 2-3 – Jewish: Shavuot*
  Celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

• June 5-9 – Islamic: The Hajj*
  An annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for all Muslims.

• June 7-10 – Islamic: Eid-al-Adha*
  Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.

• June 8 – Christian: Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
  Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

• June 19 – Roman Catholic: Feast of Corpus Christi
  Celebrates the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

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July 

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• July 5 – Islamic: Ashura*
  Marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali and is observed with mourning.

• July 9 – Baha’i: Martyrdom of the Bab*
  Commemorates the execution of the Baha’i co-founder.

• July 23 – Rastafarian: Birthday of Haile Selassie*
  Celebrates the birth of the Ethiopian Emperor, revered in Rastafarianism.

• July 24 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Pioneer Day
  Commemorates the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in Utah.

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August 

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• August 1 – Pagan and Wiccan: Lughnasadh*
  Celebrates the beginning of the harvest season.

• August 15 – Roman Catholic: Feast of the Assumption
  Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

• August 16-17 – Hindu: Krishna Janmashtami
  Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

• August 21 – Jain: Paryushana begins
  Marks an important Jain festival focused on fasting and forgiveness.

• August 27 – Hindu: Ganesh Chaturthi
  Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesh.

 

September

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• September 5 – Islamic: Mawlid al-Nabi*
  Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

• September 11 – Coptic Orthodox Christian: Nayrouz
  Marks the start of the Coptic New Year.

• September 22 – Pagan and Wiccan: Mabon*
  Celebrates the autumn equinox and the second harvest.

• September 23-24 – Jewish: Rosh Hashanah*
  The Jewish New Year, a time of reflection and renewal.

• September 28-October 2 – Hindu: Durga Puja
  Celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

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October 

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• October 2 – Jewish: Yom Kippur*
  The holiest day in Judaism, dedicated to atonement and repentance. This is one of the most important Jewish high holy days.

• October 7-13 – Jewish: Sukkot*
  A week-long festival celebrating the fall harvest.

• October 20 – Hindu: Diwali
  The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

• October 22 – Baha’i: Birthday of the Bab*
  Celebrates the birth of the Baha’i co-founder.

• October 31 – Pagan and Wiccan: Samhain*
  Celebrates the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.

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November

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• November 1 – Christian: All Saints’ Day
  Honors all saints, known and unknown.

• November 2 – Christian: All Souls’ Day
  Commemorates all the faithful departed.

• November 21 – Eastern Orthodox Christian: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
  Celebrates the presentation of Mary in the temple.

• November 24 – Sikh: Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
  Honors the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru.

• November 30 – Christian: Advent
  Marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year leading up to Christmas.

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December 

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• December 6 – Christian: Saint Nicholas Day
  Celebrates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children.

• December 8 – Buddhist: Bodhi Day
  Commemorates the enlightenment of Buddha.

• December 15-22 – Jewish: Hanukkah*
  The Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple.

• December 21 – Pagan and Wiccan: Yule*
  Celebrates the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun.

• December 25 – Christian: Christmas
  Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

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*Source: Diversity Resources

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