Religous and Ethnic Holidays
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist was originally associated with the Epiphany, but its observance was moved to June
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the
First Day of Ullambana/Obon
Ullambana, honors the spirits of past ancestors and strives to relieve aching souls from suffering. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: The Ullambana Ceremony,
Dharma Day
Dharma Day, Also known as Asalha Puja, commemorates the historical Buddha’s first discourse following his spiritual awakening. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: Dharma
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Celebrates the richness of indigenous cultures and recognizes the challenges indigenous peoples face today. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples'
Tisha B’av
Mourning of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish Tradition/Practices:
Raksha Bandhan
Also called Rakhi, this festival celebrates the protective relationship between brothers and their sisters. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Traditions/Practices: The festival is celebrated
International Day for the Remebrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Memorializes the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade, coinciding with the anniversary of the uprising in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the
Krishna Janmashtami/ Jayanti
Celebrates Krishna’s birthday, Vishnu’s eighth incarnation on earth. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: Some Hindus choose to fast for the first day of