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Intercalary or Ayyam-i-ha
Description: This celebration marks the start of the fasting month, where Bahá’ís 15 years and older abstain from food and drink between…
Parinirvana
Description: Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. Traditions…
Ash Wednesday
Description: Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of…
Shrove Tuesday
Description: Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Traditions or Practices: Shrove Tuesday, Pancake…
Lunar New Year
Description: The celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese Calendar. Traditions or Practices: Celebrations to usher out the old year…
Lailat al Miraj
Description: Muslims remember Prophet Muhammad’s pilgrimage from Mecca to Jerusalem on this holy day. After his arrival, he ascended to Heaven. Traditions…
Candlemas
Description: Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which…
Imbolc
Description: Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, which honors light,…
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….
Black History Month 2024: Medgar Evers College hosting tribute event for Dr. John Flateau
In late December, we lost a cornerstone of Medgar Evers College, as the beloved Dr. John Flateau passed away at the age…