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Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
February 9, 2012
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday – Sikh
February 9, 2012
A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist
February 9, 2012
Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha.
Immaculate Conception of Mary – Catholic Christian
February 9, 2012
The Immaculate Conception of Mary is the conception of the Virgin Mary without, according to the Roman Catholic Church, any stain of original sin.
Ashura – Islam
February 9, 2012
The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
All Saints Day- Christian
February 9, 2012
On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
Ramadan Begins- Islam
February 9, 2012
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for thirty days.
Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i
February 9, 2012
This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated "Coming One" of all religions.
Pentecost – Christian
February 9, 2012
Pentecost is a celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, and the birth of the church, following His resurrection.
Visakha Puja – Buddhist
February 9, 2012
This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.