A festival about forgiveness and compassion. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jain Tradition/Practices: Daily meditation and prayer, daily “vyakhyans” or speeches, intentional practice of nonviolence,

Arbaeen marks the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Muslim (Shia)

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant deity. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: To worship Lord Ganesha during this festival, one