Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Litha (Pagan, Wiccan)
Pagan holiday and one of eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Also known as Midsummer, celebrates the summer solstice.
Eid al-Adha* (Islam)
The Festival of Sacrifice remembers Abraham’s devotion in offering his son as a sacrifice. Begins at sundown on the first day. * Work is restricted.
Muharram (Islam)
Begins at sundown on the previous Gregorian calendar day.
Erev Tisha B’Av* (Judaism)
Tisha B'Av begins at sundown on this Gregorian calendar day. * Work restricted.
Tisha B’Av* (Judaism)
Day of mourning to commemorate many tragedies that have befallen Jewish people, many occurring on the ninth of Av (fasting and work restrictions). * Work restricted.
Ashura* (Islam)
For Shias, a commemoration of the martyrdom of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at Karbala. Begins at sundown on the previous Gregorian calendar day.
Lughnasadh/Lammas (Pagan, Wiccan)
Pagan holiday and one of eight Wiccan sabbats; occurs halfway between the summer solstice (Litha) and the fall equinox (Mabon). This holiday celebrates the grain harvest.
Assumption of Mary (Christian)
August 15th is also the National Acadian Day (Fête nationale de l'Acadie) is observed in parts of Canada each year to celebrate Acadian culture.