Father’s Day

Father’s Day in the United States is on the third Sunday of June. It celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children’s lives

<time datetime="2023-06-18T04:00:00Z">Sun, 06 18
<time datetime="2023-06-19T03:59:00Z">Sun, 06 18
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Buddha Day/Vesak Day/Wesak Day

A Buddhist festival that marks Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. It falls on the day of the full moon in May and it is an official holiday in India.

<time datetime="2023-05-26T04:00:00Z">Fri, 05 26
<time datetime="2023-05-27T03:59:00Z">Fri, 05 26
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Shavuot

(ends on 5/27/23)—A Jewish holiday that marks the wheat harvest in Israel and commemorates the anniversary of the day when God gave the Torah to the nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai.

<time datetime="2023-05-25T04:00:00Z">Thu, 05 25
<time datetime="2023-05-28T03:59:00Z">Sat, 05 27
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures.

<time datetime="2023-05-14T04:00:00Z">Sun, 05 14
<time datetime="2023-05-15T03:59:00Z">Sun, 05 14
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
May Day

An international commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement.

<time datetime="2023-05-01T04:00:00Z">Mon, 05 01
<time datetime="2023-05-02T03:59:00Z">Mon, 05 01
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Eid al-Fitr

Also known as big Eid, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holiest month in the Islam calendar, Ramadan.

<time datetime="2023-04-21T04:00:00Z">Fri, 04 21
<time datetime="2023-04-22T03:59:00Z">Fri, 04 21
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Jumma-Tul-Wida

Known as the last Friday of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the end of Ramadan. Many attend Jumma prayer at their local masjid/mosque, seeking blessings, world peace, and guidance from Allah.

<time datetime="2023-04-21T04:00:00Z">Fri, 04 21
<time datetime="2023-04-22T03:59:00Z">Fri, 04 21
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Laylat al-Qadr

(ends 4/30/23)—Muslims consider Laylat al-Qadr (“Night of Power”) the holiest night of the year.

<time datetime="2023-04-18T04:00:00Z">Tue, 04 18
<time datetime="2023-05-01T03:59:00Z">Sun, 04 30
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)

The celebration of the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated) and the birth of the Khalsa.

<time datetime="2023-04-14T04:00:00Z">Fri, 04 14
<time datetime="2023-04-15T03:59:00Z">Fri, 04 14
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm
Easter

A holiday celebrated by Christians to recognize Jesus’ return from death after the Crucifixion.

<time datetime="2023-04-09T04:00:00Z">Sun, 04 09
<time datetime="2023-04-10T03:59:00Z">Sun, 04 09
9:27 pm - 9:27 pm