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Conference on International Law – Feb. 25

February 9, 2012

The 2012 Conference on International Law at Elon University School of Law will focus on "War Crimes, Human Rights, and Immigration."

Location: Elon University School of Law, Greensboro, N.C.
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sponsors:
Elon Law, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa and The Fund for Excellence, International Studies, the Department of History and Geography, Department of Political Science, Prelaw and AAASE
Contact Person:
Dr. David Crowe, School of Law / Department of History and Geography.

Ashura – Islam

February 9, 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.

All Saints Day- Christian

February 9, 2012

On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.

Ramadan Begins- Islam

February 9, 2012

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts for thirty days.

Declaration of the Bab- Baha’i

February 9, 2012

This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated "Coming One" of all religions.

Pentecost – Christian

February 9, 2012

Pentecost is a celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, and the birth of the church, following His resurrection.