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Nativity of Mary – Christian

September 1, 2015

This holiday, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, celebrates the birth date of Mary, mother of Jesus.

 

40,000+ meals help 'Stop Hunger Now'

August 31, 2015

Hundreds of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students took part Saturday in a service project aimed at providing hunger relief to people around the globe.

Diwali – Hindu-Jain-Sikh

August 27, 2015

The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.

 

Birth of Baha’u’llah – Bahai

August 27, 2015

Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God. His teachings create the foundation of the Baha’i practice which is the unity of people of all races and backgrounds. The day includes prayers, a feast, and music. This holiday begins at sundown on Nov. 11 and ends  at sundown on Nov. 12.

 

Eid al Adha – Islam

August 27, 2015

Eid al Adha, also called the Feast of Sacrifice, celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God. It also commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

 

 

Ashura – Islam

August 27, 2015

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. This holiday begins at sundown on Sept. 9 and ends at sundown on Sept. 10.

 

All Saints Day – Christian

August 27, 2015

On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.