September 2008
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Ramadan begins
(Islam) |
The Holy Month of Ramada – Muslims fast from dawn to dusk as a spir itual discipline to bring them closer to Allah (God).
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Ganesh Chaturthi
(Hinduism)
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Celebrates the God of success who is invoked at times of new beginnings. |
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Samvatsari
Dashalakshaniparva
(Jainism)
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a day of introspection, confession and penance |
12 |
Ghambar Pa itishem
(Zoroastrianism) |
five day festival celebrating the creation of the earth and
the harvest of summer crops. |
14 |
Anantachaturdasi
(Jainism) |
ten days of fasting, worship, med itation, confession
dedicating each day to a virtue – forgiveness, Humil ity,
pur ity, truthfulness, self-restraint, asceticism, study,
detachment, and celibacy. |
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Ullambana
(Buddhism) |
Offerings are may to the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the
Dharma/Teachings, and the Sangha/Commun ity)
a time of asking forgiveness for wrongs comm itted in the past year. |
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International Day of Peace |
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22 |
Fall Ohigan
(Buddhism) |
Fall equinox celebrations |
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Mahon
(Wicca) |
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Shuki-sore8-sai
(Shinto) |
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26 |
Laylat al-Qadr
(Night of Power) |
Last Friday of fasting before the end of Ramadan |
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29 |
Eve of Rosh Hashanah
(Judaism) |
New Year begins (one day or two days of celebration) |
30 |
Eid al Fitr
(Islam) |
Celebration at the end of Ramadan |
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