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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
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UID:72641-1744502400-1744588799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday\, celebrated by Christians the Sunday before Easter\, commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem\, where he was greeted by crowds waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna” \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: In most Christian rites\, Palm Sunday is celebrated by the blessing and distribution of palm branches (or the branches of other\, native trees)\, representing the palm branches that the crowd scattered before Christ as he rode into Jerusalem. These palms are sometimes woven into crosses.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/palm-sunday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T190829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190829Z
UID:72644-1744588800-1744675199@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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T191031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191031Z
UID:72646-1744848000-1744934399@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191144Z
UID:72648-1744934400-1745020799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is a Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ\, observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday\, and is a day of solemn reflection and mourning. \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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191314Z
UID:72650-1745020800-1745107199@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T190327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190327Z
UID:72639-1745107200-1745193599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Passover
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/last-day-of-passover-2/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T191428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191428Z
UID:72652-1745107200-1745193599@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250407T191639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191639Z
UID:72654-1745193600-1745279999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day 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. \nDates: April 21 – May 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-ridvan/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250506T204122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T204122Z
UID:74495-1746057600-1746143999@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
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CREATED:20250407T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191710Z
UID:72656-1746144000-1746230399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Ridvan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/last-day-of-ridvan/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
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UID:74497-1746403200-1746489599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Buddhas Birthday
DESCRIPTION:A significant Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Buddha’s 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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
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UID:74499-1746403200-1746489599@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T204647Z
UID:74502-1747008000-1747094399@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250506T204914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T144120Z
UID:74505-1747353600-1747439999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Lag BaOmer
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250506T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T205429Z
UID:74507-1748390400-1748476799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Ascension of Baha’u’llah
DESCRIPTION: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 on May 29\, 1892. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Baha’i \nTradition/Practices:Baha’ís gather in prayer and reflection\, often suspending work and school for the day. It is a somber and  meditative occasion\, with devotional readings and gatherings where all are welcome.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ascension-of-bahaullah/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250909T143527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T144242Z
UID:76666-1757030400-1757116799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mawlid alNabi
DESCRIPTION:Mawlid al-Nabi celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nTradition/Practices: Mawlid al-Nabi\, the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth\, is observed with a variety of customs and festivities across the Muslim world. It’s a time for religious gatherings\, reciting the Quran\, and delivering sermons about the Prophet’s life and teachings.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mawlid-alnabi/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250909T144941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T144941Z
UID:76670-1757548800-1757635199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Nayrouz
DESCRIPTION:Nayrouz marks the start of the Coptic New year.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Coptic Orthodox Christian \nTradition/Practices: Nayrouz is celebrated with music\, poetry\, street festivals\, and the Sizdah Bedar picnic on the 13th day\, where people enjoy nature to signify the end of the holiday.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nayrouz/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250909T145158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T145158Z
UID:76672-1758499200-1758585599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mabon
DESCRIPTION:Mabon is a Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the autumn equinox.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Mabon is celebrated by modern Pagans and Wiccans through activities such as hosting a harvest feast with seasonal foods\, creating an altar with autumn symbols like leaves and apples\, performing gratitude rituals\, and spending time in nature to connect with the balance of the autumn equinox.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mabon-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250909T145504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195630Z
UID:76675-1758499200-1758585599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Start of Navaratri
DESCRIPTION:Navaratri\, meaning “nine nights\,” is a significant Hindu festival celebrated over nine days and nights to honor the divine feminine\, Goddess Durga\, and her various forms. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Most people worship the idol of Goddess Durga\, followed by fasting (only eating vegetarian food and fruits) and perform several activities like Garba and Dandiya. \nDates: September 22- October 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/navaratri-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250909T145947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T150010Z
UID:76677-1758585600-1758671999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish new year\, is a fall holiday\, taking place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with a synagogue service\, where a ram’s horn called a shofar is blown to symbolize a spiritual awakening and call to repentance. Families gather for festive meals featuring symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey\, round challah bread\, and pomegranates\, all wishing for a sweet and abundant new year. \nDates: September 23 (sundown) – September 24 (sundown)
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/rosh-hashanah-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250909T150508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T150605Z
UID:76679-1759017600-1759103999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Durga Puja
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Durga Puja is celebrated with vibrant street festivals featuring elaborately decorated temporary structures called pandals\, public worship of Goddess Durga\, cultural events\, feasting on traditional foods\, and “pandal hopping” to visit multiple decorations and idols across a city. \nDates: September 28 – October 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/durga-puja/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T200129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T200129Z
UID:77028-1759305600-1759338000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Start of Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar marked with fasting. worship\, and repentance. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices:  Observers attend services and in other ways reflect on transgressions of the past year. Many fast\, refrain from work or writing\, refrain from using electricity or driving. \nDates: October 1 (sundown)- October 2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/yom-kippur-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T200551Z
UID:77030-1759363200-1759449599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Dussehra/Dassera
DESCRIPTION:Anniversary of the day when Rama killed the evil demon Ravana. Also known as Durga Puja\, which celebrates the goddess Durga. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: The day is observed with country-wide processions carrying statues of Durga\, Saraswati\, Ganesha\, Lakshmi\, and more to nearby rivers or oceans and immersing them. Also\, effigies of Ravana are burned symbolizing the victory of good over evil\, and celebrations are held by lighting fireworks. \n 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/dussehra-dassera-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T200855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T200855Z
UID:77032-1759536000-1759622399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Reformer
DESCRIPTION:Feast and celebration in honor of St. Francis of  Assisi and the blessing of animals \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic/Protestant \nTradition/Practices: Often\, a congregation will engage in a blessing of animals.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-st-francis-of-assisi-reformer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T201232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201248Z
UID:77034-1759708800-1759795199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Start of Sukkot
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of Sukkot lasts for 8 days\, the first 2 days are considered day of rest similar to the Jewish Sabbath. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: October 6 (sundown) – October 8
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-sukkot-beginning-days/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T203632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T203632Z
UID:77055-1759708800-1759795199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Sukkot beginning days
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of Sukkot lasts for 8 days\, the first 2 days are considered day of rest\, similar to the Jewish Sabbath. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: October 6 – October 8
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/sukkot-beginning-days-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T203829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T204227Z
UID:77057-1759881600-1759967999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Sukkot middle days
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: October 8 – October 12
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/sukkot-middle-days-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T201607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201755Z
UID:77037-1760313600-1760399999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates and honors Native American history and culture. Please note that the second Monday of October is also marked as a U.S. federal holiday\, Columbus Day. Some states and cities in the US have officially changed the day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: United States \nTradition/Practices: Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies\, dances and speeches.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/indigenous-peoples-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20261030T153408
CREATED:20250930T204027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T204027Z
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SUMMARY:Ending of Sukkot Shemini Atzeret
DESCRIPTION:“The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” is observed on the day immediately following Sukkot. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices:In addition to attending services\, observers celebrate both holidays with festive meals. \nDates: October 13 – October 14
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ending-of-sukkot-shemini-atzeret/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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SUMMARY:Start of Simchat Tora
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah\, “Rejoicing in Torah”: celebrates the restart to the beginning of the annual cycle of the weekly is a Jewish festival that follows Sukkot and marks when the yearly cycle of readings from the Torah concludes\, and the next cycle begins. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: During this holiday\, Torah scrolls are removed from the ark\, an ornate cabinet in which Torah scrolls are kept and carried through the synagogue in a joyful procession that often includes dancing with Torah scrolls.\n \nDates: October 14 (sundown) – October 15
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-simchat-tora/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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