Beltane
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals.General practices include jumping the balefire and dancing the MayPole.
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Pascha
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The celebration of Jesus being raised from the dead after three days in a tomb following his crucifixion.
Recognized by: Christian Eastern Orthodox
Requested Accommodations: Provide accommodations as requested, avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events and activities.
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Contact Name: Shawn Wood. Contact Phone: 8015859244. Contact Email: shawn.wood@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Yom Hasho'ah
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Holocaust Remembrance Day; a day to remember the lives and names of Jewish relatives and friends who were murdered in the Holocaust. General practices include ceremonies or events to remember Holocaust victims who died during World War II; activities may include lighting memorial candles and reciting the Kaddish, which is a prayer for the deceased.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 – Monday, May 6, 2024.
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Israeli Independence Day. A Jewish holiday celebrating the formal establishment of the State of Israel, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Monday, May 13, 2024.
Yom Hazikaron
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The day preceding Israel’s Independence Day, is a Memorial Day for those who lost their lives in the struggle that led to the establishment of the State of Israel and for all military personnel who were killed while in active duty in Israel’s armed forces.
Recognized by: Jewish
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Monday, May 13, 2024.
Pentecost
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
50th day after Easter. Holy Spirit descends on Jesus, Apostles and followers.
Recognized by: Christian/Catholic/Protestant
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Declaration of the Bab
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Observances begin on the previous evening 2 hours, 11 minutes after sunset. A celebration and remembrance of the Bab, who played a preparatory role to the Baha'u'llah.
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Ascention of the Baha'u'llah
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Commemorates the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith; Baha’llah died on May 29, 1892 at 3:00 am. General practices include devotional programs and reading from the scriptures
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Shavuot
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The “Feast of Weeks" was originally an ancient grain harvest festival, and is identified with the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. General practices include an evening of devotional programs and studying the Torah, eating dairy products, reading the book of Ruth, and lighting a memorial candle at sundown on the second night of Shavuot.
Recognized by: Jewish
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Eid al-Adha
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Festival of Sacrifice. Commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael. God provided a sheep to sacrifice in Ishmael's place. General practices include the distribution of meat, animal sacrifices, prayer, and gathering with family and friends.
Recognized by: Muslim
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction. Provide food accommodations if requested (Islamic dietary restrictions apply).
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Monday, June 17, 2024.
Litha/Midsomer/Alban Hefin/Summer Solstice
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
A celebration of the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. Celebration of the the Goddess manifesting as Mother Earth and the God as the Sun King. For some Pagans the Summer Solstice marks the marriage of the God and Goddess and see their union as the force that creates the harvest’s fruits. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals. General practices include lighting bonfires and watching the sun rise
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 24, 2024.
Al-Hijri
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Also called the Arabic New Year, or Hijri New Year, this is the first day of the Islamic year, which initially was set around the year Mohammad and his followers emigrating from Mecca to Medina.
Recognized by: Muslim
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Monday, July 8, 2024.
Martyrdom of the Bab
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
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
Requested Accommodations: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Ashura
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
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
Requested Accommodations: Provide food accommodations as requested
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
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
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
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Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, July 21, 2024.