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MULTIFAITH CALENDAR-Next 30 Days
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Ramadan
Mon., Mar. 11 – Wed., Apr. 10, 2024
Tradition: Islam-The Holy Month of Ramadan is the month of fasting during which Muslims who are physically able do not eat or drink from the first sign of dawn until sunset in honor of the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. The evening meal is celebrated with family.
Nineteen Day Fast
Ongoing through Tue., Mar. 19, 2024
Tradition: Baha'i-A designated 19-day period of fasting each year immediately before the Bahá’í New Year. The fasting is seen as a period of spiritual preparation and regeneration for the new year ahead.
Ghambar Hamaspathmaedem
Sat., Mar. 16 – Wed., Mar. 20, 2024
Tradition: Zoroastrianism-Celebrates the creation of human beings and honors the souls of the deceased.
Great Lent
Mon., Mar. 18 – Sat., May 4, 2024
Tradition: Christianity, Orthodox-In Orthodox churches, the first day of Lent marks the beginning of the Great Fast, the final six weeks of a 10-week period leading up to Holy Week and Easter (Pascha). In the churches that follow the Gregorian calendar, Lent is a six-week observance (40 days excluding Sundays) beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating in Holy Week. It is a time of repentance and sacrifice in preparation for Easter.
Naw Ruz
Tue., Mar. 19, 2024
Tradition: Baha'i-The seventh greatest festival, "New Day" is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian and Baha'i New Year. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. For Zoroastrians, Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire that is symbolic of Asha, or righteousness. It is also the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.
Ostara
Tue., Mar. 19, 2024
Tradition: Wicca/Paganism-Vernal Equinox, celebrating the equivalence of light and dark and the arrival of Spring.
Naw Ruz
Thu., Mar. 21, 2024
Tradition: Zoroastrianism-The seventh greatest festival, "New Day" is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian and Baha'i New Year. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. For Zoroastrians, Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire that is symbolic of Asha, or righteousness. It is also the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.
Purim (Feast of Lots)
Sat., Mar. 23, 2024
Tradition: Judaism-Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Purim is a joyous holiday, celebrated by wearing of costumes, giving gifts to friends, giving to the poor, and socializing. Preceded by the Fast of Esther, Purim is a day of feasting. Begins at sundown.
Palm Sunday
Sun., Mar. 24, 2024
Tradition: Christianity, Protestant Christianity, Roman Catholic-Celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week that culminates in Easter or Pascha. In some churches, Palm Sunday is combined with the anticipation of Christ's death and so is also known as "Passon Sunday." Orthodox Christians often observe this Sunday on a date different from the date on which Protestant and Roman Catholics observe it.
Holi
Mon., Mar. 25, 2024
Tradition: Hinduism-A joyous spring Hindu festival that is dedicated to Krishna in some parts of India; in other parts of India, it is dedicated to Kama, the God of Pleasure. People throw colored water or colored powder in celebration.
Birthday of Prophet Zarathustra (Khordad Sal)
Tue., Mar. 26, 2024
Tradition: ZoroastrianismThe anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith.
Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday
Thu., Mar. 28, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic-Commemorates the institution of the Lord's Supper/the Eucharist by Jesus prior to his arrest and execution. "Maundy" is derived from the Latin text of John 13:34, in which Jesus gives a mandatum novum ("new commandment"). The date observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics differs from the date observed by Orthodox Christians.
Good Friday
Fri., Mar. 29, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic-Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e., his death by crucifixion. Observed as Holy Friday by Orthodox Christians on a different date from the one observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics.
Easter Sunday
Sun., Mar. 31, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic-Celebrates the resurrection from death of Jesus Christ. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian year and initiates the 50-day period culminating in Pentecost. Protestant and Roman Catholic Christians often observe Easter on a different date than Orthodox Christians.
Hydesville Day
Sun., Mar. 31, 2024
Tradition: Spiritualism-On this date in 1848, the discarnate soul of Charles B. Rosna communicated via the mediumship of the Fox sisters heralding the advent of Modern Spiritualism.
April 2024
Great Lent
Mon., Mar. 18 – Sat., May 4, 2024
Tradition: Christianity, OrthodoxIn-Orthodox churches, the first day of Lent marks the beginning of the Great Fast, the final six weeks of a 10-week period leading up to Holy Week and Easter (Pascha). In the churches that follow the Gregorian calendar, Lent is a six-week observance (40 days excluding Sundays) beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating in Holy Week. It is a time of repentance and sacrifice in preparation for Easter.
Naw Ruz
Tue., Mar. 19, 2024
Tradition: Baha'iThe seventh greatest festival, "New Day" is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian and Baha'i New Year. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. For Zoroastrians, Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire that is symbolic of Asha, or righteousness. It is also the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.
Ostara
Tue., Mar. 19, 2024
Tradition: Wicca/PaganismVernal Equinox, celebrating the equivalence of light and dark and the arrival of Spring.
Naw Ruz
Thu., Mar. 21, 2024
Tradition: ZoroastrianismThe seventh greatest festival, "New Day" is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian and Baha'i New Year. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. For Zoroastrians, Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire that is symbolic of Asha, or righteousness. It is also the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.
Purim (Feast of Lots)
Sat., Mar. 23, 2024
Tradition: JudaismCelebrates the rescue of the Jews of ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Purim is a joyous holiday, celebrated by wearing of costumes, giving gifts to friends, giving to the poor, and socializing. Preceded by the Fast of Esther, Purim is a day of feasting. Begins at sundown.
Palm Sunday
Sun., Mar. 24, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman CatholicCelebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week that culminates in Easter or Pascha. In some churches, Palm Sunday is combined with the anticipation of Christ's death and so is also known as "Passon Sunday." Orthodox Christians often observe this Sunday on a date different from the date on which Protestant and Roman Catholics observe it.
Holi
Mon., Mar. 25, 2024
Tradition: HinduismA joyous spring Hindu festival that is dedicated to Krishna in some parts of India; in other parts of India, it is dedicated to Kama, the God of Pleasure. People throw colored water or colored powder in celebration.
Birthday of Prophet Zarathustra (Khordad Sal)
Tue., Mar. 26, 2024
Tradition: ZoroastrianismThe anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith.
Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday
Thu., Mar. 28, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman CatholicCommemorates the institution of the Lord's Supper/the Eucharist by Jesus prior to his arrest and execution. "Maundy" is derived from the Latin text of John 13:34, in which Jesus gives a mandatum novum ("new commandment"). The date observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics differs from the date observed by Orthodox Christians.
Good Friday
Fri., Mar. 29, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman CatholicCommemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e., his death by crucifixion. Observed as Holy Friday by Orthodox Christians on a different date from the one observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics.
Easter Sunday
Sun., Mar. 31, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman CatholicCelebrates the resurrection from death of Jesus Christ. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian year and initiates the 50-day period culminating in Pentecost. Protestant and Roman Catholic Christians often observe Easter on a different date than Orthodox Christians.
Hydesville Day
Sun., Mar. 31, 2024
Tradition: SpiritualismOn this date in 1848, the discarnate soul of Charles B. Rosna communicated via the mediumship of the Fox sisters heralding the advent of Modern Spiritualism.
Anniversary of the Founding of the Church
Sat., Apr. 6, 2024
Tradition: Latter Day SaintsAnnual World General Conference of the Church held on Saturday and Sunday closest to this date each year.
Laylat al-Qadr
Sat., Apr. 6, 2024
Tradition: IslamThe Night of Power or Destiny commemorates the first revelation of the Qur'an (the Islamic scriptures) to Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE.
Eid al-Fitr ('Id al-Fitr)
Tue., Apr. 9 – Fri., Apr. 12, 2024
Tradition: IslamAlso known as the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast. One of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Adha), this day celebrates the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It comes on the first day of the next lunar month, Shawal.
Vaisakhi
Sat., Apr. 13, 2024
Tradition: SikhismOccurs on the first day of the solar year. It is primarily an agricultural festival, celebrating the harvest, and is especially important in North India. It is named after the month Vaisakh. For Sikhs, it is also the anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa (the "Brotherhood of the Pure") in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh.
Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)
Sat., Apr. 13, 2024
Tradition: HinduismOccurs on the first day of the solar year. It is primarily an agricultural festival, celebrating the harvest, and is especially important in North India. It is named after the month Vaisakh. For Sikhs, it is also the anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa (the "Brotherhood of the Pure") in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh.
Ramanavami
Tue., Apr. 16, 2024
Tradition: HinduismCelebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the God Vishnu. The Ramayana, one of the Hindu epics that tells the story of Rama, is read during the previous eight days.
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