Autumn Equinox – Mabon (Pagan)

Autumn Equinox or Mabon is celebrated September 21st or 22nd. This is second harvest and is the witches Thanksgiving. This is a time of appreciation, reflection, and preparation for winter. […]

Erev (eve of) Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)

This evening is the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This holiday begins the period of the High Holy Days, which are widely observed by Jews around the […]

Navaratri (Hindu)

The festival literally means “nine nights” in Sanskrit and occurs over ten days and nine nights.  It is celebrated differently in various parts of India with prayer, elaborate pandals (platforms), […]

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. This holiday begins the period of the High Holy Days, which are widely observed by Jews around the world. It is both a time of […]

Feast of Mashiyyat / Will (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 […]

Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul (Catholic)

Today is the feast day of the patron saint of charitable societies, St. Vincent de Paul.  He is primarily recognized for his charity and compassion for the poor, though he […]

Durga Puja (Vedanta)

Durga is one of the names of the Divine Mother  -- the power of Brahman Absolute. Learn More: https://www.vedanet.com/the-meaning-of-durga/

Jashan-e Mihragan (Zoroastrian)

This autumnal community celebration involves prayers of thanksgiving and blessings of the community. More Information

Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (Catholic)

Today, Catholics celebrate Francis of Assisi, who abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christian poverty, interreligious dialogue and peacemaking. He is the founder of an order […]

Erev (eve of) Yom Kippur (Jewish)

This evening is the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The focus of this holiday is on contemplation repentance. Jews are taught that sins between people can only […]

Golden Rule

"Everything you should do you will find in this: Do nothing to others that would hurt you if it were done to you."

- Mahabharata 5:1517

Hinduism
Hinduism