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.
Religious Studies
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Palm Sunday (Christian)
Feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Roman Catholic Mass (Newman Center/Black Bear Catholic)
Bangor Room, Memorial UnionHanuman Jayantī* (Hindu)
Celebration of birthday of Hanuman, foremost devotee of Sri Rama and Sita. *May involve work restrictions.
Erev Pesach/Passover Eve* (Judaism)
Passover begins at sundown on this Gregorian calendar day. * Work restricted for first and last two days.
Maundy/Holy Thursday (Christian)
Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Washing of feet is a traditional component.
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.
Dinner & Dialogue (Wilson Center)
Wilson Center 67 College Avenue, Orono, ME, United States
Free
Good Friday (Christian)
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
Holy Saturday (Christian)
The final day of Holy Week, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians prepare for the latter. The day commemorates the Harrowing of Hell while Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb.
Vesak (Buddhism)
The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana.
Easter (Christian)
Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.