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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:Buddhas Birthday
DESCRIPTION:A significant Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Buddhas Birthday is celebrated in various ways across different Buddhist cultures. Common traditions include visiting temples\, making offerings\, and performing rituals like bathing the Buddha. Lantern festivals\, parades\, and communal meals are also common.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/buddhas-birthday-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Declaration  of the Bab
DESCRIPTION:This day celebrates the declaration of Bab as the messenger of God. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Bahai \nTradition/Practices: It is one of nine holy days where work and school are suspended\, featuring communal gatherings\, prayers\, stories of his life\, and special programs held two hours after sunset.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/declaration-of-the-bab/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Ascension Day
DESCRIPTION:Also known as Holy Thursday\, celebrated 40 days after Easter/Pascha\, it commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Ascension Day\, celebrated 40 days after Easter to mark Jesus ascending into heaven\, is primarily observed with special church services\, masses\, and prayers.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ascension-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260505T161908Z
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SUMMARY:Cinco de  Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Mexican \nTradition/Practices: Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. typically involve parades\, mariachi music\, folk dancing\, and enjoying traditional Mexican food and drinks. It’s a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/cinco-de-mayo-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260505T161644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161655Z
UID:81317-1777939200-1778025599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Lag B'Omer
DESCRIPTION:Lag B’Omer is a joyous Jewish holiday\, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer\, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Lag BaOmer is celebrated with bonfires\, outdoor activities\, and parades\, often accompanied by music and dancing. It is also a day of joy\, with weddings and haircuts permitted\, which are typically restricted during the Omer period. Many people visit the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Meron\, Israel\, for celebrations.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/lag-bomer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260505T161452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161452Z
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SUMMARY:Vesak
DESCRIPTION:A holiday that commemorates the birth\, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada\, Tibetan Buddhism\, and Navayana. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Vesak\, a major Buddhist holiday\, is celebrated with a variety of religious and cultural practices\, including visiting temples\, making offerings\, and engaging in acts of kindness.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/vesak-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260505T161251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161305Z
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SUMMARY:Beltane
DESCRIPTION:Beltane\, also known as May Day\, is celebrated on May 1st\, marking the halfway point between the spring equinox and summer solstice. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan and Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Beltane is celebrated through various rituals and festivities that emphasize fertility\, spring\, and the returning light of summer.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/beltane-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260401T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161125Z
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SUMMARY:Start of Ridvan
DESCRIPTION:Ridvan is the name of the most sacred Bahai festival. A 12-day period commemorating Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridvan outside Baghdad where he declared his station as the Manifestation of God. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Bahai \nTradition/Practices: On the first\, ninth\, and twelfth days\, which are Bahá’í Holy Days\, work is prohibited. Currently\, the three holy days are usually observed with a community gathering where prayers are shared\, followed by a celebration. \nDate: April 20 – May 2\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-ridvan/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260401T210306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T210306Z
UID:80902-1776124800-1776211199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Vaisakhi
DESCRIPTION:Vaisakhi commemorates the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and Sikh New Year. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Sikh\, Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Vaisakhi\, a harvest festival\, is celebrated with visits to gurdwaras (places of worship)\, parades called Nagar Kirtan\, singing hymns\, sharing free meals (Langar)\, and wearing traditional attire.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/vaisakhi-2/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion\, marking the joyful end to the Lenten season of fasting and penitence. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Easter is celebrated with a mix of religious observances and secular traditions\, including church services\, family gatherings\, decorating Easter eggs\, and Easter egg hunts\, often culminating in a special Easter meal.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/easter-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The day commemorates the Harrowing of Hell while Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Holy Saturday\, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday\, is a time of quiet reflection and waiting\, marked by the Easter Vigil service\, which marks the beginning of Easter celebrations\, often including the lighting of the Paschal candle and the proclamation of the Resurrection narrative.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/holy-saturday-2/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
CREATED:20260401T205558Z
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UID:80894-1775174400-1775260799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Holy Thursday\, also known as Maundy Thursday\, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles\, where he instituted the Eucharist and gave the “new commandment” to love one another. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Good Friday is observed with solemn reflection and remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion\, often through church services\, fasting\, and the Stations of the Cross\, with traditions varying across Christian denominations
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/good-friday-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Holy Thursday\, also known as Maundy Thursday\, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles\, where he instituted the Eucharist and gave the “new commandment” to love one another. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Holy Thursday\, commemorating the Last Supper\, is celebrated with a special Mass\, the “Mass of the Lord’s Supper\,” which reenacts the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood\, often including foot washing and a procession to an “Altar of Repose”.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/holy-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Start of Passover
DESCRIPTION:Passover\, also called Pesach\, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: The first and second nights of Passover are celebrated with a special family meal called a “Seder”. At the Seder\, the story of Jewish slavery\, struggle for liberation\, and subsequent exodus from Egypt is told\, there are foods of symbolic significance and prayers and traditional recitations are performed. \nDates: April 2 – April 9\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-passover/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201227Z
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SUMMARY:The memorial of Jesus’ Death
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the death of Jesus Christ. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jehovah Witnesses \nTradition/Practices: The memorial of Jesus’ death is usually observed with Biblebased talk\, passing emblems of unleavened bread and red wine\, opening with song/prayer\, and free attendance\, usually held in Kingdom Halls.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/the-memorial-of-jesus-death/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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UID:80144-1774915200-1775001599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mahavir Jayanti
DESCRIPTION:Mahavir Jayanti is the most significant Jain festival\, celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavira\, the 24th and final Tirthankara born in 599 BCE. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jain \nTradition/Practices: PMahavir Jayanti is celebrated by Jains through prayer\, fasting\, and charity to honor the 24th Tirthankara’s teachings of non-violence and compassion.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mahavir-jayanti-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Khordad Sal
DESCRIPTION:The Zoroastrian celebration of the birth of Zoroaster\, the founder of the Zoroastrian religion. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Zoroastrian \nTradition/Practices: The holiday is specifically celebrated in India and Iran\, immediately following the Persian new year\, Nowruz.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/khordad-sal/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Eid Al-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan\, a holy month of fasting. The name translates to “festival of breaking the fast” in Arabic. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nTradition/Practices: Prayers are offered at the mosque or outdoor spaces to facilitate the large numbers of people attending. Families and\nfriends then slowly gather together\, throughout the day\, to enjoy a rich\, opulent feast\, at which time loved ones also often exchange gifts and money.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/eid-al-fitr-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182249Z
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SUMMARY:Nowruz
DESCRIPTION:Nowruz is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Zoroastrian \nTradition/Practices: A traditional ancient Iranian festival celebrating the first day of Spring and the Iranian New Year. Also celebrated as New Year’s Day in Baha’I tradition (Naw-Ruz). (This date may vary based on region or sect.)
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nowruz/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Feast of Naw-ruz
DESCRIPTION:Occurring on the vernal equinox\, this day celebrates the Persian and the Baha’i New Year. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Baha’i \nTradition/Practices: Nowruz is celebrated by people reuniting with their family and friends. Right before the arrival of the new year\, families gather and exchange wishes\, with the eldest distributing sweets and young children receiving coins and presents.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-naw-ruz/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. In the U.S.\, a secular version is celebrated by people of all faiths through appreciation of all. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick\, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/st-patricks-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
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SUMMARY:Start of Hola Mohalla
DESCRIPTION:Hola Mohalla\, also called Hola\, is a three-day long Sikh festival which normally falls in March. It takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Sikh \nTradition/Practices: An annual event which is a martial arts parade historically coinciding with Holi\, the Hindu festival of colors. Celebrations related to Holla Mohalla may be held in various locations over several weekends preceding the actual date of the holiday.  \nDates: March 4 – March 6\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-hola-mohalla/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Holi
DESCRIPTION:Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colors\, Love\, and Spring. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Holi celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally\, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil\, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/holi/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Start of Purim
DESCRIPTION:Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman\, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Purim is celebrated with food\, charity and gatherings. “The four observances of the holiday are to read the book of Esther\, give charity to at least two needy individuals\, share the gift of food with at least one friend and partake in a festive meal. \nDates: March 2 – March 3\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-purim/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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SUMMARY:Start of Nineteen Day Fast
DESCRIPTION:Baha’is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation. This fasting period is one of the most important obligations for Bahai; the practice is meant to bring adherents closer to God. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Baha’i \nTradition/Practices: Bahá’ís observe a period of fasting. The Bahá’í fast involves abstaining from food\, drink\, and tobacco from sunrise to sunset each day. \nDates: March 1 – March 20\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-nineteen-day-fast/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260527T192710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T163724Z
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SUMMARY:Start of Baha'i
DESCRIPTION:This celebration marks the start of the fasting month\, where Baha’is 15 years and older abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Intercalary or Ayyam-i-ha \nTradition/Practices: This celebration and period of fasting celebrate giving back to the community and giving gifts to loved ones\, which honors the Divine Essence of God. \nDates: February 25- March 1\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-bahai/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
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SUMMARY:Start of Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar\, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting\, prayer\, reflection\, and community. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nTradition/Practices: After the sunset prayer\, Muslims gather in their homes or mosques to break their fast with a meal called ifṭār that is often shared with\nfriends and extended family. The ifṭar usually begins with dates\, as was the custom of Muhammad\, peace be upon him. \nDates: February 17 – March 19\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-ramadan/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:Parinirvana
DESCRIPTION:Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism\, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Buddhists may celebrate Nirvana Day by meditating or by going to Buddhist temples or monasteries. In monasteries\, Nirvana Day is treated as a social occasion. Food is prepared and some people bring presents such as money\, household goods or clothes.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/parinirvana-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:Start of Maha Shivaratri
DESCRIPTION:Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: On the day of Maha Shivratri\, people fast the whole day and night. Almost all temples dedicated to Lord Shiva see a huge congregation of devotees from the early hours of the morning. Pujas are performed before the lingam (idol)\, after which people take a bath in the holy water of the Ganga River.\n \nDates: February 15 – February 16\, 2026
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/maha-shivaratri-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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SUMMARY:Candlemas
DESCRIPTION:Occurring 40 days after Christmas\, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple\, which occurs in Luke 2:22-40. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Catholic \nTradition/Practices: On this day\, all candles to be used in the church for the next year are blessed. Also known as the Feast of the Holy Encounter\, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, or the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/candlemas-2026/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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