Ashura
Shi'a Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson. According to Sunni Muslims, Muhammad fasted and asked others to do so on this day as well. For Sunni Muslims the day also celebrates the parting of the Red Sea for Moses by Allah.
Recognized by: Muslim
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Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Martyrdom of the Bab
The commemoration of the miraculous events surrounding the execution of the Bab, the harbinger of the Baha'i faith, where he is considered a Manifestation of God.
Recognized by: Baha'i
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
The day commemorating the torture and martyrdom of Guru Arjan, who was killed on the orders of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, after he refused to stop preaching. He was the first Sikh martyr, and the fifth Guru.
Recognized by: Sikh
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Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Lammas/Lughnasadh
A celebration of the beginning of the harvest. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals. General practices include making and consuming dishes with the first fruits of the harvest.
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
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Friday, August 1, 2025.
Tisha B'Av
Commemorates a series of Jewish tragedies including the destruction of the first and second temples in Jerusalem. General practices include fasting and mourning.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Raksha Bandhan Rakhi Purnima
The Rakhi festivity falls in the holy month of Shravan; A day to acknowledge siblings relationships. Girls will often tie colorful wrist bands for men and are rewarded with gifts.
Recognized by: Hindu
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Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Paryushana (Festival of Forgiveness)
The most important annual holy event for Jains, usuallly characterized by fasting and meditation. Forgiveness is requested for wrongs committed over the past year. The final day is termed "Samvastsari" or the "Day of Forgiveness". General practices on that day include fasting, confession, and introspection.
Recognized by: Jainism
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Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Festival celebrating Lord Ganesha the remover of obstacles.
Recognized by: Hindu
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
First Parkash of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib
The opening ceremony of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is the main book of scripture for the Sikh religion.
Recognized by: Sikh
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Monday, September 1, 2025.
Autumnal Equinox/Mabon
Also referred to as Harvest Home, the Feast of the Ingathering, and Meán Fómhair. Mabon is the second celebration of the harvest, a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth, and a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess and the God during the coming winter months. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals. At Mabon, day and night are in equal balance. It is a time to offer gratitude for the blessings of the harvest and also to begin to prepare for turning inward. Making dishes with apples, squash and pumpkins as part of ritual celebration is customary.
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
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Monday, September 22, 2025.
Navratri
A Hindu festival celebrating Devi, the divine Female principle in many forms as Goddess of Learning, Victory and wealth. Celebrrated for nine days with family visits special feasts dance song and sometimes some fasting. Display of dolls is common in South India.
Recognized by: Hindu
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Monday, September 22, 2025 – Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New Year, which celebrates the world's creation. It is the beginning of a ten-day period of introspection and reflection. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are also referred to as the High Holidays.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Monday, September 22, 2025 – Wednesday, September 24, 2025.