Religious Studies

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension

Commemorates declaration of the Báb, the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh the founder of the Bahá’í Faith

This Bahá'í holiday commemorates the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Bahá'í faith, Bahá'u'lláh, and his teachings.

Celebrates the departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God. (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)

Festival commemorating giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai (work restrictions)

The Festival of Sacrifice remembers Abraham’s devotion in offering his son as a sacrifice. Work is prohibited.

Pagan holiday and one of eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Also known as Midsummer, celebrates the summer solstice.

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension (Orthodox date)

Date the Báb was executed

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.

Day of mourning to commemorate many tragedies that have befallen Jewish people, many occurring on the ninth of Av (fasting and some work restrictions)