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June 2009
(W) =Western Christianity (E) = Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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7 |
Pentecost (E)
Trinity (W)
(Christianity) |
Fifty days after Easter, the coming of the Holy Spirit on
the disciples of Jesus |
14 |
All Saint’s Day (E) (Christianity) |
A day to honor all the saints throughout the ages |
16 |
Martyrdom of
Guru Arjan Dev JI
(Sikhism)
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First Sikh martyr, fifth guru, honored for contributing to
the Sikh Scriptures |
21 |
Litha
(Wicca) |
Summer Solstice/Midsummer’s Eve |
29 |
GhambarMaidysoshem begins
(Zoroastrianism)
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Celebrates the creation of water, the sowing of the
summer crops, and harvesting of grain (through July 3) |
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July 2009 |
5 |
Wassana
(Buddhism) |
Begins three month “Rains Retreat” for monks |
9 |
Martyrdom of the Bah
(Baha’i) |
Commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, before his crucifixion; begins Holy Week |
19 |
Mi’raj al-Nabiy
(Islam) |
The ascension of the Prophet to heaven |
26 |
Dharma Day
(Buddhism) |
Commemorates Buddha’s first discourse called
The Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma (Dharma) |
30 |
Oh-harai-taisai
(Shinto) |
Grand Purification Ceremony |
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Tish’a B’Av
(Judaism) |
Fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and
Second Temples in Jerusalem in ancient times |
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| August 2009 |
1 |
Lammas
(Wicca)
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Celebration of the grain harvest, Harvest of First Fruits
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5 |
Raksha Bandham
(Hinduism) |
Married and unmarried girls tie on arm bands of protection from evil |
21 |
Ascension Day (W)
(Christianity) |
Anniversary of Jesus’ ascension into heaven |
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Nisf Sha’ban
(Islam) |
Night of Repentance in preparation for Ramadan |
6 |
Transfiguration
(Christianity) |
Celebrates the appearance of Jesus in a transformed state to his disciples |
10 |
Fravardegham Days
(Zoroastrianism) |
Ten days of preparation for the New Year |
13 |
Sri Krishna Jayanti
(Hinduism) |
Celebration of Krishna’s birthday |
17 |
Paryushana-parva
(Jainism) |
Holiest period of the year, dedication to Jain ideals
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20 |
Noruz
(Zoroastrianism) |
New Year |
21 |
Ramadan begins
(Islam) |
Holy month of the fast of Ramadan |
23 |
Ganesh Chaturthi
(Hinduism) |
Birthday of Ganesh, God of Success |
W (Western Christianity) E (Eastern Christianity) |
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