Religous and Ethnic Holidays

The festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated). Religious / Ethnic Group –

Celebrates the birthday of Rama, king of ancient India, hero of the epic Ramayana, and seventh incarnation of Vishnu. Religious / Ethnic

This religious festival commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the last spiritual leader of Jainism. Religious / Ethnic Group – Jain Tradition

The day that it is believed that Baha’u’llah learned his mission as the last messenger of God to the world in 1863.

Commemorates the Exodus of Jews from slavery in Egypt. Religious / Ethnic Group – Jewish Tradition and Practices – The first and

Palm Sunday is considered the entry of the Lord Jesus into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week. On the day before,

Observance promoting racial harmony and understanding and the essential unity of humanity. Religious/ Ethnic Group: Bahai Tradition/ Practices: Race Unity Day is

On June 16 annually, members of the Sikh religion remember the martyrdom of Guru Arjan. Religious/ Ethnic Group: Sikh Tradition/ Practices: Traditionally,

Originally commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865, it is now celebrated throughout the U.S. to honor