Pentecost (Orthodox Christianity)

Pentecost is known by Christians as the birthday of their church community. The word Pentecost is Greek for “50th day.” It is celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday, to commemorate when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and their followers, inspiring them to begin their Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. Orthodox […]

Feast of Rahmat / Mercy (Baha’i)

Wherever they live, Baha’is gather every 19 days for what we call a Feast. This is a members-only event comprising three parts: 1. A spiritual portion that’s the time for prayer and reflection; 2. A business portion for consultation about administrative issues (plans for forming classes, organizing to perform community service, observing holy days, or […]

Maidyoshahem Gahambar (Zoroastrian)

Maidyoshahem (literally: Midsummer) Gahambar is a seasonal festival celebrated on the summer solstice. 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

Jashan-e Tiragan (Zoroastrian)

A mid-summer festival honoring water and rain. It is celebrated by splashing water on friends and family. It is also associated with the legend of the arrow. More Information

Martyrdom of the Bab (The Bahá’í Faith)

Commemorates the anniversary of the execution of the Bab (Siyyid Ali-Muhammad), the Herald of the Baha'i Faith by firing squad on July 9, 1850 in Tabriz Iran Work is to be suspended and children excused from school. More information: https://www.bahai.us/commemoration-of-the-martyrdom-of-the-bab/

Feast of Kalimat / Words (Baha’i)

Wherever they live, Baha’is gather every 19 days for what we call a Feast. This is a members-only event comprising three parts: 1. A spiritual portion that’s the time for prayer and reflection; 2. A business portion for consultation about administrative issues (plans for forming classes, organizing to perform community service, observing holy days, or […]

Golden Rule

"Is there any rule that one should follow all of one's life? Yes! The rule of the gentle goodness: That which we do not wish to be done to us, we do not do to others."

- Analectas 15:23

Confucianism
Confucianism