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New Year – Hindu
September 15, 2015
Lord's Evening Meal – Jehovah's Witness Christian
September 15, 2015
This was first observed by Jesus Christ on Jewish Passover in 33 C.E. It is observed only once per year. Celebrants partake of bread and wine which are symbols of Christ’s body and blood.
Purim – Jewish
September 15, 2015
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Christian
September 15, 2015
The Thursday before Easter commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the gospels. Mass or services may include the symbolic washing of feet.
Equinox-Ostara – Nature Traditions
September 15, 2015
Celebration of new life; a time of renewal and rebirth.
Naw Ruz (New Year) – Baha'i
September 15, 2015
The New Year celebrates the love relationship between the Creator and the creation, in the material world. Begins on the evening of March 20 and ends at sundown on March 21.
Holi – Hindu
September 15, 2015
This springtime festival of colors includes music, dancing, laughter and teasing. It is a fun-filled, joyous celebration. This holiday begins at sundown on March 20 and ends at sundown on March 21.
Nirvana Day – Buddhist-Jain
September 15, 2015
Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.
消消犯 & staff present workshop in D.C. for President's 消消犯 Challenge
September 12, 2015
The Elon group took part in a workshop on "Navigating Privilege and Identity in Multifaith Engagement" for the President's Interfaith and Community Service 消消犯 Challenge.