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Naw Ruz (New Year) – Baha'i
September 15, 2015
The New Year celebrates the love relationship between the Creator and the creation, in the material world. Begins on the evening of March 20 and ends at sundown on March 21.
Nirvana Day – Buddhist-Jain
September 15, 2015
Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.
Students & staff present workshop in D.C. for President's Campus Challenge
September 12, 2015
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ group took part in a workshop on "Navigating Privilege and Identity in Multifaith Engagement" for the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge.
David Gibson: 'Pope Francis' U.S. Visit: What Did We Learn and What Can We Expect Next?' – Oct. 5
September 9, 2015
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’'s Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society hosts the award-winning journalist for a discussion of the pope’s recently concluded U.S. visit and the issues facing October’s Vatican Synod on the Family.
Making Sense of Marriage Equality and Religious Freedom – Sept. 17
September 2, 2015
Join us for a panel and conversation in the McBride Gathering Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion about marriage equality, religious freedom, and civil rights.
Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins – Christian
September 1, 2015
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.
Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christian
September 1, 2015
Also known as the “Incarnation of Christ,” this feast celebrates the day that Jesus became human and came into the world as a aviors.
Imbolc – Lughnassad – Nature Traditions
September 1, 2015
The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring. This holiday begins at sundown on Feb. 1 and ends at sundown on Feb. 2.
Chinese New Year -Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist
September 1, 2015
The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors, and includes feasting together as a family.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Christian
September 1, 2015
Liturgical feast of Mary celebrated by the Catholic Church.