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

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:

Strengthening Communities Block Party

The Brooklyn Community Outreach Division and Medgar Evers College Transition Academy invite you to the Strengthening Communities Block Party on August 14,

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

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