1746 Chhota Ghallughara (Sikh)
The Chhota Ghallughara was the first massacre of Sikhs targeted to wipe out the entire population. Around 7,000 Sikhs were killed, 3,000 were captured and later beheaded, and the persecution […]
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The Ascension of the Lord (Orthodox Christianity)
This holy day commemorates the physical ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven in the presence of his 11 apostles, which, according to scripture, occurred 40 days after his resurrection from […]
Shavuot (Jewish)
The festival of Shavuot celebrates the giving of Torah (Hebrew Bible) including the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. It also marks the end of the spring harvest, and the beginning of the summer harvest. Shavuot is […]
Declaration of the Bab (The Bahá’í Faith)
Commemorates May 23, 1844 when the Bab, the Martyred Prophet Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, announced in Persia, that he was the Herald of a new messenger from God in […]
Pentecost Sunday (Catholic / Christian Protestant/ Episcopal)
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 […]
Eid al-Adha (Islam)
This holiday marks the completion of the Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca and is observed by Muslims to commemorate the faith of Abraham. Students will miss school to attend congregational […]
Ascension of Baha’u’llah (The Bahá’í Faith)
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 […]
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 […]
Trinity Sunday (Catholic & Episcopal)
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is a day when catholics attend mass, but the mass traditionally honor the Holy Trinity, the divine union of the Father, […]
Memorial of 1984 Ghallughara (Sikh)
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 […]
