Religous and Ethnic Holidays

Celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Religious/Ethnic Group: American Tradition/Practices: During Hispanic Heritage Month, many cities will

Nine-day festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It worships God in the form of the universal mother commonly referred to

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

Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:

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

“The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” is observed on the day immediately following Sukkot / “Rejoicing in Torah”: celebrates the restart to the

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

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

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