Religous and Ethnic Holidays

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

Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of Sukkot

Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of

Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices: Observers

Celebrates and honors Native American history and culture. Please note that the second Monday of October is also marked as a U.S.

“The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” is observed on the day immediately following Sukkot. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:In addition to attending services, observers