Religous and Ethnic Holidays

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the

Ullambana, honors the spirits of past ancestors and strives to relieve aching souls from suffering. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: The Ullambana Ceremony,

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

Celebrates the richness of indigenous cultures and recognizes the challenges indigenous peoples face today. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples'

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

Also called Rakhi, this festival celebrates the protective relationship between brothers and their sisters. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Traditions/Practices: The festival is celebrated

Memorializes the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade, coinciding with the anniversary of the uprising in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the

Celebrates Krishna’s birthday, Vishnu’s eighth incarnation on earth. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: Some Hindus choose to fast for the first day of

Commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices:

A festival about forgiveness and compassion. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jain Tradition/Practices: Daily meditation and prayer, daily “vyakhyans” or speeches, intentional practice of nonviolence,