Religious Observances

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    • All Day
      4/13/2021 - 5/12/2021

    The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.

    • All Day
      5/1/2021

    Beltane is the time of the marriage and union of the Goddess as Mother Earth and the God of the Greenwood. It is an ancient fertility festival marking the beginning of the planting cycle. The festival was to ensure a good growing season and a bountiful harvest. Beltane is light-hearted, joyful, and full of passion that fuels life, joy, and fertility.

    • All Day
      5/1/2021 - 5/2/2021

    Commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God. Bahá'í employees observing the Twelfth Day of Ridván may be suspending work and school during this period, and some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
      5/12/2021 - 5/13/2021

    Celebrates the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. It is common practice to give zakat (charity) on this day or during the month of Ramadan, and to attend a prayer in the morning, followed by celebration and food with friends and family. Muslim students or employees observing Eid al-Fitr may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
      5/13/2021

    The 40th day of Easter and remembers the departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God. It is a day of solemn observation in the Episcopal Church.

    • All Day
      5/15/2021 - 5/16/2021

    At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset of the first day until sunset of the last day, Bahá'ís observing the First of 'Azamat (Grandeur) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.

    • All Day
      5/16/2021 - 5/18/2021

    Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Services are held at synagogues. Jewish students or employees observing Shavuot may stay home from work during this period, and some may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. 

    • All Day
      5/22/2021 - 5/23/2021

    Day of the declaration of The Bab, who was the forerunner of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. Baha’i students or employees observing the Declaration of the Báb may take this day off of work and school, and some may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
      5/23/2021

    The Last Sunday of the Great Fifty Days of Easter. It is a solemn holy day designated as a baptismal feast. In the Episcopal Church, the Gospel is often read in various languages.

    • All Day
      5/26/2021

    Vesak is the birthday of the Buddha and the most important festival in Buddhism. On the first full moon day in May, Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. 

    • All Day
      5/27/2021 - 5/28/2021

    Commemorates the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Bahá'í faith, Bahá'u'lláh, and his teachings. Bahá'í students or employees observing the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh may suspend work and school, and some may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. 

    • All Day
      5/30/2021

    The first Sunday after Pentecost in the Western Christian liturgical calendar, and the Sunday of Pentecost in Eastern Christianity. Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.