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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T221034Z
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SUMMARY:Lailat al Miraj
DESCRIPTION:Description: Muslims remember Prophet Muhammad’s pilgrimage from Mecca to Jerusalem on this holy day. After his arrival\, he ascended to Heaven. \nTraditions or Practices: Many Muslims observe this holiday with prayer (especially at night) and the recounting of the story of Muhammad’s Night Journey. Some also share meals with friends and family\, and mosques and homes may be decorated with candles and lights.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/lailat-al-miraj-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240205T221422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T221422Z
UID:62968-1707523200-1707609599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Description: The celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese Calendar. \nTraditions or Practices:  Celebrations to usher out the old year and bring forth the luck and prosperity of the new one\, therefore\, often include fire crackers\, fireworks\, and red clothes and decorations. Young people are given money in colorful red envelopes. In addition\, Chinese New Year is a time to feast and visit family members.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/lunar-new-year-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240205T221622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T221622Z
UID:62970-1707782400-1707868799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Shrove Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Description: Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. \nTraditions or Practices: Shrove Tuesday\, Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day is the day before Ash Wednesday\, observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession and absolution\, the ritual burning of the previous year’s Holy Week palms\, finalizing one’s Lenten sacrifice.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/shrove-tuesday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240205T221837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T221837Z
UID:62972-1707868800-1707955199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Description: Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season. \nTraditions or Practices: Ash Wednesday is a day of penitential prayer and fasting. Some faithful take the rest of the day off work and remain home. It is generally inappropriate to dine out\, to shop\, or to go about in public after receiving the ashes. Feasting is highly inappropriate. \n 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ash-wednesday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240205T222031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T222031Z
UID:62974-1707955200-1708041599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Parinirvana
DESCRIPTION:Description: Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism\, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. \nTraditions or 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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240205T222224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T222234Z
UID:62976-1708905600-1709251199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Intercalary or Ayyam-i-ha
DESCRIPTION:Description: This celebration marks the start of the fasting month\, where Bahá’ís 15 years and older abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. \nTraditions or 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.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/intercalary-or-ayyam-i-ha-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T185302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T185302Z
UID:63509-1709251200-1710892799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY: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 andmeditation. 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 and 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.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nineteen-day-fast-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T185450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T185450Z
UID:63511-1709856000-1710028799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri
DESCRIPTION:Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Hindu \nTradition and 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.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/maha-shivaratri-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T185800
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T192900
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T185820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T185857Z
UID:63513-1710097080-1712690940@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY: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 and 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 friends and extended family. The ifṭar usually begins with dates\, as was the custom of Muhammad\, peace be upon him.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ramadan-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T190520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190544Z
UID:63515-1710633600-1710719999@www.mec.cuny.edu
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 things Irish. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and 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 culture with parades\, special food\, music and dancing.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/st-patricks-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T190836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190847Z
UID:63517-1710720000-1710806399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Clean Monday
DESCRIPTION:The beginning of Great Lent for Eastern Christian churches\, which starts 40 days before Orthodox Easter (Pascha)\, counting Sundays.  \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Eastern Christian  \nTradition and Practices – Clean Monday is celebrated with outdoor excursions\, the consumption of shellfish and other fasting ood\, a special kind of azyme breadm baked only on that\, named “Iagana” and the widespread custom of flying kites.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/clean-monday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T191142Z
UID:63519-1710892800-1710979199@www.mec.cuny.edu
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 and 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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T191511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T191511Z
UID:63521-1710892800-1711065599@www.mec.cuny.edu
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 and 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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T192152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T192152Z
UID:63523-1711180800-1711299600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY: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 and 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.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/purim-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T192510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T192510Z
UID:63525-1711238400-1711324799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and Practices – Palm Sunday is the Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem\, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as he entered the city.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/palm-sunday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T192638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T192638Z
UID:63527-1711324800-1711411199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Holi
DESCRIPTION:Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours\, Love\, and Spring. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Hindu \nTradition and 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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T192816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T192816Z
UID:63529-1711324800-1711583999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY: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 and 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.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/hola-mohalla-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T192952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T192952Z
UID:63531-1711411200-1711497599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Khordad Sal
DESCRIPTION:The Zoroastrian celebration of the birth of Zoroaster\, the founder of the Zorastrian religion. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Zoroastrian \nTradition and Practices – The holiday is specifically celebrated in India and Iran\, immediately following the Persian new year\, Nowrúz.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/khordad-sal-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T193117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T193117Z
UID:63533-1711584000-1711670399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Magha Puja/Sangha Day
DESCRIPTION:It commemorates the spontaneous assembly of 1\,250 disciples\, completely enlightened monks\, in the historical Buddha’s presence. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Buddhist \nTradition and Practices – Those celebrating may spend time together at a local temple\, oil lamps are often lit and people might spend a lot of time in meditation.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/magha-puja-sangha-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T193309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T193309Z
UID:63535-1711584000-1711670399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Thursday before Easter\, Holy Thursday commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and Practices – Holy Thursday features many customs and traditions- holding a communion service\, where baptized individuals partake in the breaking of bread and drinking from the cup of life. Additionally\, some churches hold a Seder Supper\, a Tenebrae service\, and strip the sanctuary.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/maundy-thursday-holy-thursday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T193445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T193445Z
UID:63537-1711670400-1711756799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is celebrated to honor Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and remember the events leading up to his crucifixion and death. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and Practices – It is a solemn day of remembrance and reflection\, and Christians worldwide observe it by attending church services\, fasting\, praying\, and reflecting on the meaning of \nChrist’s sacrifice.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/good-friday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T193628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T193628Z
UID:63539-1711756800-1711843199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The day before Easter\, Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb and the Harrowing of Hell. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and Practices – The Easter Vigil is usually celebrated after sunset on Holy Saturday. The liturgy is divided into four parts: the Service of Light\, the Liturgy of the Word\, the Liturgy of  Baptism\, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Service of Light begins with the blessing of the new fire and the lighting of the Paschal candle.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/holy-saturday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240301T193855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T195024Z
UID:63541-1711843200-1711929599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:One of the most important Christian holidays\, it memorializes the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is believed that this occurred on the third day of his burial. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and Practices – People celebrate Easter in various ways\, including attending church services\, exchanging gifts\, enjoying festive meals with family and friends\, and participating in \nEaster egg hunts.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/easter-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170037Z
UID:64728-1712620800-1712707199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Chaitra Navratri Begins
DESCRIPTION:Religious/Ethnic Group: Hinduism \nDescription: This week-long celebration celebrates the Goddess Shakti and three of her forms: Saraswati\, the Goddess of Knowledge\, Lakshmi\, the Goddess of Prosperity\, and Durga\, the warrior\nGoddess. \nTraditions or Practices: During this nine-night festival\, Goddess Shakti is remembered with prayers and fasting.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/chaitra-navratri-begins/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T193100
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T165634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T165634Z
UID:64726-1712691000-1712777460@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nDescription: Marks the end of Ramadan\, the month of fasting\, and the holiest month in Islamic tradition. It literally means “breaking the fast.” \nTraditions or Practices: Eid al-Fitr is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims and commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan\, in which  Muslims fast daily from before dawn until sunset. It is commemorated by a large\, community-wide prayer service in the morning\,  followed by meals and conversation with friends and family.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/eid-al-fitr/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170419Z
UID:64732-1712966400-1713052799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)
DESCRIPTION:The festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated). \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Sikh \nTradition and Practices – On this day\, Sikhs gather and celebrate Vaisakhi at their local Gurdwaras (Sikh house of worship) by remembering this day as the birth of the Khalsa.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/vaisakhi-baisakhi/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T170150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170235Z
UID:64730-1713312000-1713398399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Chaitra Navratri Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/chaitra-navratri-ends/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T170556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170556Z
UID:64734-1713312000-1713398399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Rama Navami
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the birthday of Rama\, king of ancient India\, hero of the epic Ramayana\, and seventh incarnation of Vishnu. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Hindu \nTradition and Practices – Vaishnava Hindus celebrate the festival by visiting temples\, praying\, fasting\, listening to spiritual discourses and singing bhajans or kirtans (devotional songs).
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/rama-navami/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T170738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170738Z
UID:64736-1713657600-1713743999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mahavir Jayant
DESCRIPTION:This religious festival commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir\, the last spiritual leader of Jainism. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Jain \nTradition and Practices – Believers visit temples and engage in acts of charity on this day to honor this important person in their history. His teachings of nonviolence and spiritual enlightenment are shared during sermons at religious events.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mahavir-jayant/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260531T183623
CREATED:20240403T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170959Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Ridvan Begins
DESCRIPTION:The day that it is believed that Baha’u’llah learned his mission as the last messenger of God to the world in 1863. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Baha’i \nTradition and Practices – Celebrations begin two hours before sunset as it symbolizes the time that Bahá’u’lláh entered the garden. Given that the First Day  of Ridván is also one of the Bahá’í\nHoly Days\, work and school are prohibited. Baha’i’s traditionally observe this holiday by gathering together in prayer and celebration.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/festival-of-ridvan-begins/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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