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Purim – Jewish

September 15, 2015

This merry holiday celebrates a time when Jewish people in Persia were saved from destruction. It is customary to hear the reading of the Book of Esther, eat, drink, and be joyful, give gifts of food and drink and gifts to charity, and hold carnival-like celebrations. This holiday begins at sundown on March 20 and ends at sundown on March 21.

 

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.

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.