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August 1: Lamas (Cristian)
Lamas is a Christian festival of celebrating the wheat harvest observed by placing bread baked from the first harvest on the altar. From the Celtic Christian traditionThis tradition comes from Celtic Christianity.
August 1: Lughnasadh (Wiccan)
This Lughnasadh is a Pagan and Wiccan festival designates that marks the start beginning of the harvest season.
August 7: Purple Heart Day (United States)
The On Purple Heart Day, the nation pauses to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices made by the brave members of our military. The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military.
August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Raise This day is dedicated to raising awareness and protect protecting the rights of the world's indigenous population.
August 13: International Left-Handers Day
International Lefthanders Left-Handers Day celebrates the differences and distinctiveness of left-handed individuals.
August 13-15: Obon (Buddist/Shinto)
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist festival to honor that honors the spirits of deceased ancestors.
August 15: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Roman Catholic)
A The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast day commemorating the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
August 15: Dormition of the Theotokis (Eastern Orthodox Christian)
The Dormition of the Theotokos is an Orthodox Christian commemoration commemorates that marks the death, resurrection, and glorification of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
August 15-28th: Fast in Honor of the Holy Mother of Lord Jesus / Dormition Fast (Eastern Orthodox Christian)
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August 17: Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaican)
It Marcus Garvey Day honors a Jamaican-born political activist, orator, publisher, journalist, and entrepreneur who fought for the rights of Afro-Jamaicans.
August 19: Transfiguration of the Lord (Eastern Orthodox Christian)
In the Orthodox view, the Transfiguration is not only a feast in honor of Jesus , but also a feast of the Holy Trinity.
August 29: Beheading of John the Baptist (Christian)
This Christian remembrance of commemorates the death of John the Baptist, who is known for preparing the people so they would to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
August 30: Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)
A Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
August 30: The Ghost Festival / Ullambrana (Buddhist, Taoist)
In Chinese culture, the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is called Ghost Day, and the seventh month, in general, is regarded as the Ghost Month. During this time, in which ghosts and spirits, including those of the deceased ancestors, come out from the lower realm.
September
September 1: First Installation of Guru Granth Sahib in the Golden Temple (Sikh)
This is a Sikh remembrance of the eternal installation of the holy booksbook, Granth Sahib.
September 4: Labor Day
To Labor Day is observed to honor workers as part of the American organized labor movement.
September 5: International Day of Charity
Global This day promotes global solidarity to eradicate poverty.
September 6: Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
This Krishna Janmashtami is a two-day Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, a widely worshiped worshipped Hindu god . Krishna who is considered to be a warrior, hero, teacher, and philosopher.
September 8: Nativity of Mary (Christian)
This is a Christian celebration of the birth of the Virgin Mary. Tradition celebrates the event , marked as a liturgical feast in the General Roman Calendar and in most Anglican liturgical calendars on September 8, nine months after the solemnity of her Immaculate Conception.
September 11: Paryushana Parva (Jain)
This Jain festival signifies the human emergence into a new world of spiritual and moral refinement. This festival It consists of eight days of intensive fasting, repentance, and pujas. Celebration of , with a focus on the natural qualities of the soul. The eighth day (Samvatsari) is the most important and is focused centered on forgiveness.
September 12: Paitishahem Gahanbar (Zoroastrian)
There are Zoroastrians celebrate this feast, one of six Gahanbars (five-day festivals) spread throughout the year. This feast is the Zoroastrians celebrate , to commemorate the creation of the earth or the “feast "feast of bringing in the harvest.”"
September 15: International Day of Democracy
2023 Themer: The theme for 2023 is "Empowering the next generation."
September 15 - 17: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
The Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish New Year, a day of judgment and remembrance. The Jewish calendar celebrates the New Year , celebrated in the seventh month (Tishrei) as a day of rest and celebration ten days before Yom Kippur.
September 15: Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrates This period celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
September 16: Mexican Independence Day
Mexican Independence Day marks the beginning of Mexico's fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule, with the historic "El Grito de Dolores" inspiring a nationwide celebration of Mexican heritage and identity.
September 18: Fast of Gedaliah (Jewish)
Fast This is a fast day from dawn until dusk on the day after Rosh Hashanah to lament , commemorating the assassination of the governor of Judah of that name, whose murder ended Jewish autonomy following the destruction of the First Temple.
September 19: Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi / Ganeshotsav (Hindu)
Celebration of This celebration marks the birthday of the deity Lord Ganesh (Ganesh Chaturthi). Ganesh , who is depicted with an elephant's head on a human body and in . In the Hindu tradition, he is the son of Lord Siva Shiva and the Goddess Parvati.
September 21 - 24: Mabon /Alban Elfed / Autumnal Equinox (Pagan)
Also referred to as Harvest Home, the Feast of the Ingathering, and Meán Fómhair. Mabon is the second celebration of the harvest, a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth, and a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess and the God during the coming winter months. It is one of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals.
September 23: Native American Day
Honors This day honors those who have been a part of the American tradition even before the United States came into being and hopes to change the way people view Native Americans and their culture.
September 24 - 25: Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Yom Kippur is often considered the holiest day of the year for Jews , and the day is dedicated to atonement and abstinence. During Yom Kippur, Jews fast from before sundown on the first day until after sunset on the second day , and light a Yahrzeit memorial candle at sundown on the night of Yom Kippur.
September 26 – 27: Mawlid al-Nabi (Islam)
“Birth Mawlid al-Nabi, "Birth of the Prophet,” the observance of " commemorates the birthday of Islamic prophet Muhammed. The day is commemorated Muhammad and is observed with recollections of Muhammad's life and significance.
September 27: Elevation of the Life-Giving Cross - Holy Cross Day (Roman Catholic)
This is a Roman Catholic liturgical observance , where red vestments are worn at church services conducted on this day, and if the day falls on a Sunday, the holiday’s Mass readings are used.
September 28: Meskel (Ethiopian Orthodox Christian)
Meskel is the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian commemoration of the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni (St. Helena) in the 4th century. It is celebrated soon after the beginning of the Ethiopian calendar year (mid-September).
Septmber 29 - October 6: Sukkot (Jewish)
A Sukkot is a week-long celebration that begins with the building of Sukkah for sleep and meals. Sukkot It is named for the huts Moses and the Israelites lived in as they wandered the desert before reaching the promised land.
September 30: International Blasphemy Rights Day (Atheist, Agnostic)
A This day celebrating celebrates blasphemy as defined in the various national, state, or religious laws that encourage individuals and groups to openly express criticism of religion and blasphemy laws. Celebrations include educating about the importance of freedom of expression, even opinions contrary to religions or offensive to religious people.
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