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Religious Studies

Ramadan (Islam)

Month of fasting to commemorate first revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad. * Not work restricted but involves daylight fasting, so work accommodations may be called for.

Rama Navami (Hindu)

A celebration of the birth of Rama (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya.

Hanuman Jayantī* (Hindu)

Celebration of birthday of Hanuman, foremost devotee of Sri Rama and Sita. *May involve work restrictions.

Pesach/Passover* (Judaism)

Commemorates liberation of Israelites by God from slavery in Egypt and their freedom as a nation under leadership of Moses. * Work restricted on first and last two days.

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