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Festival of Ridvan Begins
The day that it is believed that Baha’u’llah learned his mission as the last messenger of God to the world in 1863….
Mahavir Jayant
This religious festival commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the last spiritual leader of Jainism. Religious / Ethnic Group – Jain Tradition…
Rama Navami
Celebrates the birthday of Rama, king of ancient India, hero of the epic Ramayana, and seventh incarnation of Vishnu. Religious / Ethnic…
Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)
The festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated). Religious / Ethnic Group –…
Chaitra Navratri Begins
Religious/Ethnic Group: Hinduism Description: This week-long celebration celebrates the Goddess Shakti and three of her forms: Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Lakshmi,…
Eid al-Fitr
Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim Description: Marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and the holiest month in Islamic tradition. It literally…
Anti-Hate Initiative: Multicultural read-aloud
Medgar Evers College multicultural read-aloud You bring your imagination, we’ll provide the coffee and cookies as we welcome younger minds to campus…
Anti-Hate Initiative: Search for Bengali Harlem film viewing and discussion
Search for Bengali Harlem film viewing and discussion A sit down with the director of the movie to chat about its roots,…
Anti-Hate Initiative: Passover Seder
Passover Seder When: April 15, 3PM -7PM Where: AB1, Room 312 RSVP here AGENDA I Introduction of Guests, including experience (if any)…