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DTSTART:20230312T070000
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221208T102122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T102122Z
UID:2077-1677283200-1677715199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Ayyam-i-Ha or Intercalary Days (The Bahá’í Faith)
DESCRIPTION:Ayyam-i-Ha or ” Days of God” are devoted to spiritual preparation for the upcoming 19 Day Fast\, hospitality\, charity\, and gift giving. They are celebrated during the four days (five days in a leap year) before the last month of the Baha’i year. \nHoliday Greeting: Happy Ayyam-i-Ha
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/ayyam-i-ha-or-intercalary-days-the-bahai-faith-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,The Bahá’í Faith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T165829Z
UID:2082-1677628800-1677715199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Feast of 'Ala' / Loftiness (Baha'i)
DESCRIPTION:Wherever they live\, Baha’is gather every 19 days for what we call a Feast. This is a members-only event comprising three parts: \n1. A spiritual portion that’s the time for prayer and reflection; \n2. A business portion for consultation about administrative issues (plans for forming classes\, organizing to perform community service\, observing holy days\, or any ideas or projects community members wish to discuss. It’s also a time when local members can ask their Local Assembly to forward their concerns to the National Assembly; \n3. A social portion that can consist of anything from just glasses of water to a full-course dinner.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/feast-of-ala-loftiness-bahai/
CATEGORIES:2023,The Bahá’í Faith
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T165905Z
UID:2084-1677628800-1677715199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Month of Fasting Begins (Baha'i)
DESCRIPTION:Baha’is observe a 19-day month of fasting that culminates at sunset on the day of the spring equinox\, which lands either on March 20 or 21. Baha’is abstain from food and water during the day between sunrise and sunset. The Fast is a time to pray and reflect on developing our spiritual qualities. \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen-Day_Fast
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/month-of-fasting-begins-bahai-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,The Bahá’í Faith
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T170301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T170301Z
UID:2086-1677801600-1677887999@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel (Catholic)
DESCRIPTION:Katharine Drexel is the second American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church and is considered the patron saint of racial justice and philanthropists. She was an American heiress\, philanthropist\, religious sister\, educator\, and foundress of the Blessed Sacrament Sisters for Indians and Colored People (now Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament)\, a congregation of missionary nuns dedicated to the welfare of American Indians and African Americans. \nYou can learn more about her here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/feast-of-saint-katharine-drexel-catholic-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Catholic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T190834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T190834Z
UID:2088-1678060800-1678233599@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Purim (Jewish)
DESCRIPTION:Purim\, one of the most joyous Jewish holidays\, commemorates the events in the Book of Esther. It celebrates the survival of the Jews who\, in the 5th century BCE\, were marked for death by their Persian rulers. Traditions include costumes\, retelling the story through skits and songs\, festivals geared towards children\, and giving care packages to those in need. It is tradition to eat special cookies called Hamentaschen \nMore Information \nHoliday Greeting: Purim Sameach (Happy Purim) \nThere are no restrictions for students/families.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/purim-jewish-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Jewish
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191214Z
UID:2092-1678147200-1678319999@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Holi (Hindu)
DESCRIPTION:This is the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love.” Holi signifies the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. People celebrate this day by meeting together and tossing colored powders or colored water on each other. \nMore information can be found here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/holi-hindu-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Hindu,March
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T104723Z
UID:2094-1678752000-1678838399@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Hola Mahalla (Sikh)
DESCRIPTION:Hola Mohalla takes place on the first day of the lunar month of Chet\, which generally falls in March. This tradition was established by the tenth Guru\, Guru Gobind Singh\, in 1701 for Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills in controlled battles. Hola Mohalla became an annual event and continues to be celebrated with martial exhibitions\, music and poetry competitions\, and horseback riding. \nMore Information \nHoliday Greeting: “Vadhaaiaa Ji” – Congratulations! \nDevout Sikhs may be absent this day to celebrate with family and the community at their local Gurdwara.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/hola-mahalla-sikh-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Sikh
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T190952Z
UID:2090-1678838400-1679270399@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (Zoroastrian)
DESCRIPTION:Commemoration and remembrance of all departed souls. Homes and temples are thoroughly cleaned; for it is believed that the souls of departed loved ones (fravashis) visit the physical world during this time\, to bless and protect the living. \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/hamaspathmaidyem-gahambar-zoroastrian-2/
CATEGORIES:2023,Zoroastrian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191454Z
UID:2096-1679184000-1679270399@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Joseph (Catholic)
DESCRIPTION:This is the feast day of Joseph\, a carpenter who was the stepfather of Jesus and husband of Mary. He is the patron saint of the Universal Church. Traditionally it is believed he died in the presence of Jesus and Mary\, before Jesus began his public ministry. For this reason\, St. Joseph is also the patron saint of a holy death. \nMore information can be found here.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/feast-of-st-joseph-catholic-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Catholic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191607Z
UID:2098-1679270400-1679356799@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Ostara – Spring Equinox (Pagan)
DESCRIPTION:Spring Equinox or Ostara is celebrated March 21st or 22nd.  At the spring equinox\, the hours of daylight are exactly equal to the hours of night. It is the middle of spring. This holiday celebrates the blooming of the earth. It was named after the German goddess of spring\, Ostara\, known to the Anglo Saxons as Eostre\, whose symbols were the egg\, the rabbit\, and the chick. \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/ostara-spring-equinox-pagan-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Pagan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191734Z
UID:2100-1679356800-1679443199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Baha / Splendor (Baha'i)
DESCRIPTION:Wherever they live\, Baha’is gather every 19 days for what we call a Feast. This is a members-only event comprising three parts: \n1. A spiritual portion that’s the time for prayer and reflection; \n2. A business portion for consultation about administrative issues (plans for forming classes\, organizing to perform community service\, observing holy days\, or any ideas or projects community members wish to discuss. It’s also a time when local members can ask their Local Assembly to forward their concerns to the National Assembly; \n3. A social portion that can consist of anything from just glasses of water to a full-course dinner.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/feast-of-baha-splendor-bahai/
CATEGORIES:2023,The Bahá’í Faith
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191838Z
UID:2102-1679356800-1679443199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Naw-Ruz (The Bahá’í Faith)
DESCRIPTION:Baha’i New Year coincides with spring equinox. Ancient Persian festival celebrating “new day”. For Bahai’s it marks end of the annual 19 day Fast. Starts at sundown on the 20th and ends at sunset on the 21st. \nHoliday Greeting: Happy Naw Ruz or Happy New Year \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplanation of the Baha’i calendar.  Baha’i dates begin and end at sunset. Also\,  the first day of each month is the Feast Day (starts in the evening). The Baha’i calendar isn’t aligned with either the Gregorian or the lunar calendar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://– https://www.bahai.us/events/holy-days/
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/naw-ruz-the-bahai-faith-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,The Bahá’í Faith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191936Z
UID:2104-1679356800-1679443199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Jamshedi Navroze (Parsi Zoroastrian)
DESCRIPTION:The spring equinox festival celebrated by Parsi Zoroastrians with family and friends. Celebrations may also include the Sofreh-e-Haft Seen table. \nHoliday Greeting: Navroze Mubarak \nChildren may miss school to celebrate with families \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/jamshedi-navroze-parsi-zoroastrian-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Parsi Zoroastrian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230323
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T192027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T192027Z
UID:2106-1679356800-1679529599@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Nowruz  (Zoroastrian / Persian New Year)
DESCRIPTION:The arrival of spring is celebrated by the coming together of family in new clothes. Weeks before Nowruz\, homes are given a spring cleaning and festive foods are prepared. Also\, the Sofreh-e-Haft Seen table is set up.\n(what follows is included in the detailed description)\nThe Seen table is laid out with seven foods each beginning with the letter “S”: Sabzeh (growing sprouts of wheat symbolizing rebirt); Samanoo (a wheat pudding signifying rejuvenation); Seeb (apples symbolizing fruit of the earth); Seer (garlic for health); Senjed (lotus fruit represeting love and Beauty); Serkeh (vinegar for age and patience) and Somagh (orange sumac berries symbolizing sunrise which banishes the darkness). Other items on the table include a mirror\, candles\, painted eggs\, a bowl of water\, goldfish\, coins\, hyacinth\, pastries and a religious book. \nMore Information \nHoliday Greeting: Happy New Year or Nowruz Mubarak \nChildren may miss school to celebrate with families
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/nowruz-zoroastrian-persian-new-year-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Zoroastrian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T235900
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221221T150505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T150640Z
UID:2117-1679508000-1679529540@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Ramadan Begins (Islam)
DESCRIPTION:This evening begins the the holy month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days\, abstaining from food and drinks. \nMore Information \nHoliday Greeting: Ramadan Mubarak \nThere are evening prayers that some students may attend at the mosque during this month. Mostly middle and high school students will be fasting.
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/ramadan-begins-islam-2/
CATEGORIES:2023,Islam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTSTAMP:20260426T060921
CREATED:20221219T192302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T192302Z
UID:2108-1679788800-1679875199@multi-faithcalendar.org
SUMMARY:Khordad Sal (Parsi Zoroastrian)
DESCRIPTION:Birth anniversary of Zarathushtra (Zoroaster)\, the founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrians gather in Fire temples for prayers and then celebrate with a family feast. \nMore Information
URL:https://multi-faithcalendar.org/events/khordad-sal-parsi-zoroastrian-3/
CATEGORIES:2023,Parsi Zoroastrian
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