Religous and Ethnic Holidays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan and Wiccan Tradition/Practices: Lughnasadh is celebrated on August 1st by baking fresh

Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. Religious/Ethnic Group: Roman Catholic Tradition/Practices: The Assumption of Mary is celebrated through church

Mawlid al-Nabi celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim Tradition/Practices: Mawlid al-Nabi, the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth,

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the protective relationship between brothers and their sisters. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: The festival celebrates

Since 1708, Sikhs have accepted Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their eternal Guru that holds the spirit of all Ten Gurus of