Mawlid al-Nabi
Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with prayers and gatherings.
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Ullambana (Hungry Ghost Festival)
A day for Buddhists to make offerings to the hungry ghosts and honor their ancestors.
Arba’een
A religious observance occurring 40 days after Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hussein.
Guru Purnima
Honors the spiritual teachers and guides, observed by Sikhs in remembrance of the Gurus.
Ghost Festival
Also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, it involves rituals to appease wandering spirits and ancestors.
Labor Day
Honors the contributions of American workers and labor rights with a holiday of rest and celebration.
Harvest Festival
Celebrates the end of the harvest season with thanks to deities and nature for a good harvest.
Mehregan
A Persian festival dedicated to the goddess Mithra, celebrating love, friendship, and the harvest.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, featuring mooncakes and moon-gazing.
Kathina Ceremony
Marks the end of the monastic rains retreat and involves giving robes and other gifts to monks.