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  • Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh)

    The fifth Guru (1563-1606), he built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors... Read More

  • Shavuot (Jewish)

    Shavuot, or Feast of Weeks, marked the time of the wheat harvest in Biblical Israel. It begins in the evening of June 1 and extends until the evening of June... Read More

  • Hajj (Islam)

    The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. This is a mandatory duty for all capable Muslims. (Wikipedia)

  • Day of Arafah (Islam)

    The Day of Arafah is the second day of the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims move to Mt. Arafat where the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons.... Read More

  • Eid al-Adha (Islam)

    Eid al-Adha is the second of the main holidays celebrated by Muslims. It honours Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, however God provided a lamb to... Read More

  • Pentecost (Christian)

    Pentecost is the Christian holiday that happens 50 days after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, mother of Jesus and the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem. Wikipedia 

  • Inti Raymi (Peru)

    The Inti Raymi is a traditional religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Quechua for "sun"), the most venerated deity in Inca religion. (Wikipedia)

  • Hijri – Islamic New Year

    Hijri New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented. A day in the... Read More

  • Ashura (Islam)

    In Shia Islam this is a day for mourning the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In Sunni Islam this is a day for commemorating God's parting of the... Read More

  • Asalha Puja – Dharma Day (Buddhist)

    Asalha Puja is one of Theravada Buddhism's most important festivals celebrating the teaching of Buddha following his enlightenment. These teaching include the four noble truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.... Read More

  • Guru Purnima (Hindu)

    Guru Purnima is a is a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus for some Jain, Hindus, and Buddhists. Wikipedia