Religious Studies

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)

Birthday of Lord Krishna. An incarnation of the God Vishnu, Krishna represents love and bravery. Krishna reveals His true Self while counseling Prince Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. He is […]

Birthday of Lord Ganesha, revered as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and the remover of obstacles.

Commemorates the birthday of the prophet Muhammad

Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these […]

Celebrates the autumnal equinox through a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth