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.
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Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Sahib (5th Guru) (Sikh)
In June 1606, the Mughal emperor, Jahangir, ordered that Guru Arjan be arrested, tortured, and sentenced to death because he refused to stop sharing the ideals of Oneness as started by Guru Nanak. The first Sikh martyr, Guru Arjan, is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh Scriptures. More Information
Summer Solstice (Pagan)
Summer Solstice is celebrated June 21st or 22nd. It is also called Midsummer or Litha. This is the longest day and shortest night of the year. The sun is at maximum power. Themes here are growth, fruitfulness, abundance. From now on the days get shorter, the nights longer. This is a good time for handfastings […]
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
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
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/
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/
