Religous and Ethnic Holidays

Sometimes known as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and is the beginning of the Days of

Feast and celebration in honor of St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of animals. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian/ Catholic/ Protestant Tradition/Practices: Often

The day that Sikhs celebrate the birth of the 1st Guru of Sikhism. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Sikh Tradition/Practices: Individuals often begin with an

Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar marked with fasting, worship, and repentance. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:

Anniversary of the day when Rama killed the evil demon Ravana. Also known as Durga Puja, which celebrates the goddess Durga. Religious/Ethnic

Celebrates and honors Native  American history and culture.  Please note that the second Monday of October is also marked as a U.S.

Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of

This day celebrates the birth of Bab, which literally translates as ‘the gate’, who was a prophet and forerunner of the Bahá’í

A commemorative occasion having no fixed date which occurs in October or November and celebrates the release of the Sixth Guru Har

Commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Christian Tradition/Practices: N/A

The eve of All Saints’ Day. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices: In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of

Festival of Lights. This holiday is typically celebrated by families sharing various traditional rituals in their homes. It celebrates the victory of

Is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the Church. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Christian Tradition/Practices:A feast day observing the

For Bahá'ís, the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh is a Holy Day celebrating the rebirth of the world through the love of God. Religious/Ethnic