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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T171457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T171457Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Mary Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:The Solemnity of Mary\, Holy Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1st which falls exactly one week after Christmas\, the end of the octave of Christmas. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic \nTradition/Practices: This celebration is the octave of Christmas. An octave is an eight day extension of the feast.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-mary-mother-of-god/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173836Z
UID:70405-1736121600-1736207999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Epiphany also called 3 Kings Day
DESCRIPTION:Known as Theophany in Eastern Christianity\, it celebrates the manifestation of Jesus as Christ. In addition\, the Western Church associates Epiphany with the journey of the Magi to the infant Jesus\, and the Eastern Church with the baptism of Jesus by John. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic \nTradition/Practices: Epiphany is celebrated with special pastries in many countries\, and children often receive small gifts in their shoes in honour of the Magi’s gifts to the infant Jesus.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/epiphany-also-called-3-kings-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T171914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T171914Z
UID:70407-1736121600-1736207999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
DESCRIPTION:Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is an auspicious day among the Sikh community and is celebrated every year to pay tributes to the Sikh guru. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Sikh \nTradition/Practices: Is celebrated with a festival that honors Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/birthday-of-guru-gobind-singh-jayanti/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T172330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172330Z
UID:70409-1736208000-1736294399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Eastern Orthodox Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is an auspicious day among the Sikh community and is celebrated every year to pay tributes to the Sikh guru. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Eastern Orthodox \nTradition/Practices: Traditionally\, Orthodox Christians fast for up to 40 days leading up to Christmas\, preparing for the birth of Christ by abstaining from meat\, dairy\, fish\, wine and olive oil. After a vigilon Christmas Eve\, Christmas itself is celebrated as one of the Church’s 12 Great Feasts\, with churchgoing and celebration at home.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/eastern-orthodox-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T172615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172615Z
UID:70411-1736812800-1736899199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Orthodox New Year
DESCRIPTION:The Old New Year\, or the Orthodox New Year is celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. In the 20th and 21st centuries\, the Old New Year falls on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Eastern Orthodox \nTradition/Practices: Many people celebrate the day with family or friends to welcome the New Year. Activities may include fireworks\, large meals and music entertainment. Some churches hold Orthodox New Year events such as parties or dinners.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/orthodox-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172757Z
UID:70413-1736812800-1736899199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal celebration marking turning of the sun toward the north.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: It is a time of celebration and expressing thanks to Mother Earth or nature when winter starts to recede. People give each other presents\, especially traditional sweets made with sesame. It is also celebrated with a feast that includes a dish made of green gram\, rice and jaggery.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/makar-sankranti/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T173055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173055Z
UID:70416-1736812800-1736899199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mahayana New Year
DESCRIPTION:In Mahayana countries the New Year starts on the first full moon day in January. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Good luck is also enhanced by cleaning and decorating homes and by buying gifts for others. The celebration is not a dull one\, with grand feasts hosted and fireworks at midnight.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mahayana-new-year-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T174250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T174250Z
UID:70421-1737244800-1737331199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:World Religion Day
DESCRIPTION:First observed in 1950\, this Baháʼí faith day is inspired by their idea of the oneness and evolution of religion. The purpose of this day is to highlight their principles and the role that all world religions play in uniting all humans. \nReligious/Ethnic Group:  Bahai \nTradition/Practices: The day is marked by hosting discussions\, conferences\, and other events that  foster understanding and communication between the followers of all religions
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/world-religion-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250107T173810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173818Z
UID:70419-1737331200-1737417599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: American \nTradition/Practices: The holiday is typically observed with events such as marches\, rallies\, and speeches by politicians and civil rights leaders.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T160610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T162737Z
UID:71068-1738368000-1738454399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States\, where it is also known as African American History Month \nReligious/Ethnic Group: African American \nTradition/Practices: National and local events and online celebrations will take place throughout the month to focus attention on Black people’s achievements and history.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-black-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T160756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T160801Z
UID:71070-1738368000-1738454399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Imbolc
DESCRIPTION:Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox\, which honors light\, fire\, and the return of life after a long winter. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Imbol means “in the belly” and celebrates the pagan Celtic goddess Brigid\, who is the goddess of inspiration and creativity\, healing\, smithcraft\, and poetry.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/imbolc/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T160945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T160945Z
UID:71072-1738454400-1738540799@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T161240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T161302Z
UID:71076-1739318400-1739404799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Tu BiShvat
DESCRIPTION:Tu BiShvat is a Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat.  \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Tu BiShvat is an environmental holiday. Jews consider this day to remind themselves of their duty to care for the natural world. Many Jews take part in a treeplanting ceremony\, or collect and send money to Israel for them to plant a tree there.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-tu-bishvat/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T161119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T194548Z
UID:71074-1739318400-1739404799@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/Practices: Those celebrating mayspend 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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T161507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T161507Z
UID:71078-1739577600-1739663999@www.mec.cuny.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T161826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T161912Z
UID:71080-1740441600-1740527999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Intercalary or Ayyam-i-ha
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: Baha’i \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 – February 28
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-intercalary-or-ayyam-i-ha/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250210T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T162115Z
UID:71082-1740528000-1740614399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/maha-shivaratri/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250407T190021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190021Z
UID:72635-1744243200-1744329599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mahavir Jayanti
DESCRIPTION:Mahavira Janma celebrates the birth of Mahavira\, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of present Avasarpiṇi.\nOn the Gregorian calendar\, the festivity occurs either in March or April. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jain \nTradition/Practices: It is celebrated with prayers\, processions\, temple visits\, charitable acts\, and a focus on his teachings of nonviolence and compassion.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mahavir-jayanti/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250407T190250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191734Z
UID:72637-1744416000-1744502399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day 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 12 – April 20
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-passover-2025/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250407T190617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190659Z
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:20260601T070210
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:20260601T070210
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:20260601T070210
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:20260601T070210
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:20260601T070210
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
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:20260601T070210
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
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
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20260601T070210
CREATED:20250506T204322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T204322Z
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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