Sacred Heart of Jesus (Catholic)
Today is a Solemnity – a Feast of the highest rank in the Roman Catholic Church – celebrating the love of Jesus Christ for all humankind. It is celebrated the Friday after Corpus Christi Sunday. More Information
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The First of Muharram – Islamic New Year (Islam)
The First of Muharram (the first month of the Hijrah Calendar) commemorates the migration of the prophet to Madina and the start of the new Islamic state.
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
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Catholic)
Today is the feast celebrating the martyrdom of two of the most important apostles, Peter and Paul, the founders of the Christian Church. 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
Annual Tribute to Vivekananda (Vedanta)
July 4th marks the annual tribute to Vivekananda. Learn More: https://vedantasociety.net/vivekananda
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/
Guru Purnima Honoring Line of Teachers (Vedanta)
July 3rd marks the Guru Purnima Honoring Line of Teachers in the Vedanta tradition. Learn More: https://www.vedanet.com/guru-purnima-spreading-the-message-of-indias-gurus/
Asalha Puja (Buddhism)
Asalha Puja means to pay homage to the Buddha on the full moon day of the 8th lunar month (approximately July). It commemorates the Buddha's first teaching: the turning of the wheel of the Dhamma (Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to the five ascetics at the Deer Park (Sarnath) near Benares city, India. Where Kondanna, the senior ascetic […]
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 […]
