Religous and Ethnic Holidays

A holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices:

Lag B'Omer is a joyous Jewish holiday, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.

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

Mawlid al-Nabi celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim Tradition/Practices: Mawlid al-Nabi, the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth,

Nayrouz marks the start of the Coptic New year. Religious/Ethnic Group: Coptic Orthodox Christian Tradition/Practices: Nayrouz is celebrated with music, poetry, street

Mabon is a Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the autumn equinox. Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan Tradition/Practices: Mabon is celebrated by modern Pagans and

Navaratri, meaning "nine nights," is a significant Hindu festival celebrated over nine days and nights to honor the divine feminine, Goddess Durga,

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is a fall holiday, taking place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei. Religious/Ethnic Group:

Celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: Durga Puja is celebrated with vibrant street festivals

Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar marked with fasting. worship, and repentance. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:

Anniversary of the day when Rama killed the evil demon Ravana. Also known as Durga Puja, which celebrates the goddess Durga. Religious/Ethnic

Feast and celebration in honor of St. Francis of  Assisi and the blessing of animals Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic/Protestant Tradition/Practices: Often, a congregation