Religous and Ethnic Holidays

A commemorative occasion having no fixed date which occurs in October or November and celebrates the release of the Sixth Guru Har

The eve of All Saints’ Day. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices: In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of

Festival of Lights. This holiday is typically celebrated by families sharing various traditional rituals in their homes. It celebrates the victory of

Is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the Church. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Christian Tradition/Practices:A feast day observing the

For Bahá'ís, the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh is a Holy Day celebrating the rebirth of the world through the love of God. Religious/Ethnic

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United

Martyrdom of Guru Bahadur is observed as Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day, He is remembered for giving up his life to protect

Day of the Covenant is a festival observed to commemorate Bahá’u’lláhs appointment f his son, Abdul-Baha, as his successor. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Bahai

Following a 19th-century tradition, it commemorates the Pilgrims harvest feast in the autumn of 1621. It is considered by some to be

Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist

The day that Roman Catholics celebrate Mary's conception without original sin Religious/Ethnic Group: Roman Catholic Tradition/Practices: As a holy day of obligation

This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: The night before