National Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Pitru Paksha or Shraadh

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

Rosh Hashanah

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

Navaratri

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

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Reformer

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

Yom Kippur

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

Dussehra/ Dassera

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