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. More […]

Baha'is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith outside of Akka (Acre) in northern Israel. Work is to be suspended and children excused from school. For more information: https://bahaiteachings.org/prophet-passes-away-ascension-bahaullah

The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, ordered a military assault of one of the most significant and historic sites, the Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple). Prior to the attacks, the Indian military deployed 100,000 troops across Punjab. This Indian military operation attacked innocent civilians who had gathered at the Harminder Sahib complex to commemorate the […]