Religious Observances

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    • All Day
      11/14/2020 - 11/18/2020

    Also known as The Festival of Lights, Diwali is a major holiday. It extends over 5 days and celebrates the victory of good over evil. Celebrations include millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, around temples and other buildings in the communities and countries where it is observed.

    • All Day
      11/16/2020

    Ethiopian Jewish holiday occurring 50 days after Yom Kippur. Many members of the community fast, recite Psalms, and gather in Jerusalem for readings. The ritual is often followed by the breaking of the fast, dancing, and general revelry. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe. 

    • All Day
      11/22/2020

    At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís observing the First of Qawl (Speech) gather for the 19-Day Feast. That is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.

    • All Day
      11/24/2020

    The Sunday culminating the full, annual cycle of religious celebrations, marking the end of the liturgical year with a celebration of Jesus as King of all creation. Catholics celebrating the Solemnity of Christ the King usually do so with a feast. 

    • All Day
      11/24/2020

    Passages from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Holy Scriptures of Sikh Gurus, are read out loud during the day, and lectures are organized to preach and teach the scriptures, especially the ones of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Sikhs celebrating the Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib gather at the gurdwaras, the places of worship for Sikhs, and sing hymns while dancing in joy.

    • All Day
      11/25/2020

    The Day of the Covenant celebrates the appointment of `Abdu'l-Bahá as the Centre of Baha'u'llah's Covenant.

    • All Day
      11/27/2020

    Commemorates the passing of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son and successor of Baha'u'llah.

    • All Day
      11/29/2020 - 12/24/2020

    The season of the Church year immediately preceding Christmas, featuring four solemn Sundays of worship. The season is often observed as an opportunity to prepare for both Christmas and the second coming of Christ as Judge at the Last Day.