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Yom HaZikaron (Jewish)
Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s Memorial Day, observed both in Israel and in many Jewish communities around the world. A day to remember and honor soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the War of Independence and subsequent battles. It is also a day to remember civilian victims of terrorism. More Information Commonly observed by synagogue attendance, […]
Find out more »Birth of Guru Arjan Sahib (5th Guru) (Sikh)
The fifth Master, Guru Arjan, built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the gurdwara was constructed with doors facing all four directions. He compiled the hymns of Sikh Gurus and created the Adi Granth - the foundation of the Guru Granth Sahib - and […]
Find out more »Maidyozarem Gahambar (Zoroastrian)
Maidyozarem (literally: midgreening) Gahambar is a seasonal festival celebrated in mid-spring. It is considered a religious duty to participate in a communal jashan prayer ceremony; as well as, fraternize and share a simple meal with fellow co-religionists from all walks of life, rich and poor. More Information
Find out more »12th Day of the Festival of Ridvan (The Bahá’í Faith)
12th Day of Ridvan. There are three holy Days as part of the Festival, the first day, the ninth and the twelfth. The annual Baha'i Festival commemorates the 12 days when Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Faith, publicly proclaimed his mission as God's messenger. Holiday Greeting: Happy Ridvan Work is to be suspended and children […]
Find out more »Yom HaAtzma’ut (Jewish)
Yom HaAtzma’ut, also known as Israel’s Independence Day, is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Iyar, which is the Hebrew date of the formal establishment of the State of Israel, when members of the “provisional government” read and signed a Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv. The original date corresponded to May 14, 1948. More […]
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