Religous and Ethnic Holidays

Since 1708, Sikhs have accepted Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their eternal Guru who holds the spirit of all Ten Gurus of

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

A feast day that celebrates the beginning of the Coptic New Year. In addition, it memorializes both martyrs and confessors in the

The celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in the Islamic faith. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Muslim Tradition/Practices: N/A

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

16 days in the Hindu calendar in which ancestors are remembered through the offering of prayers, food, and water Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu

Celebration marking the autumnal equinox in the Pagan and Wiccan religions. Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan Tradition/Practices: Practitioners pick apples, a common symbol of

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

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

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