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Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist
December 5, 2012
Rohatsu is the celebration of the enlightenment of The Buddha.
Hanukkah – Jewish
December 5, 2012
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting.
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday – Sikh
December 5, 2012
A Punjabi festival commemorating Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s birthday.
Ashura – Islam
December 5, 2012
The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Birth of Baha’u’llah – Bahai
December 5, 2012
Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God. His ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs create the foundation of the Baha’i practice which is the unity of people of all races and backgrounds.
Hijra – New Year – Islam Nov. 4-5
December 5, 2012
This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 CE when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina.
Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh
December 5, 2012
The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of the Good over the Evil and Light over Darkness.
All Saints Day- Christian
December 5, 2012
On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
Samhain-Beltane – Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
Samhain marks the beginning of the Pagan year; a time to search for wisdom and guidance.
Eid al Adha-Islam Oct. 15-18
December 5, 2012
Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, this day celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.