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February 5, 2024

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…

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Parinirvana

Description: Known as Nirvana Day in Mahãyãna Buddhism, this day honors the death of Buddha and his attainment of final nirvana. Traditions…

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Ash Wednesday

Description: Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of…

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Shrove Tuesday

Description: Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Traditions or Practices: Shrove Tuesday, Pancake…

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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…

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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…

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Candlemas

Description: Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which…

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Imbolc

Description: Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, which honors light,…

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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….

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Dr. Evelyn W. Castro, the Senior Advisor to the President for Community Engagement at Medgar Evers College, has the Flateau family by her side as she spoke of her relationship with Dr. Flateau. (Photo by Nick Masuda/MEC)
January 31, 2024

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…

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