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

Commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices:

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

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant deity. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: To worship Lord Ganesha during this festival, one

Arbaeen marks the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Muslim (Shia)

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

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

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