Eid al-Adha
This evening is the start of Eid al-Adha (EED al-adha) also referred to the “Festival of Sacrifice” This is one of the two major Islamic holidays which honor’s Ibrahim’s devotion […]
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Vesak
Today is Vesak (Vee-sak) Day, which is the most sacred Buddhist holiday. This day is when the Buddha was born, the day he attained enlightenment and the day he passed […]
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Pride Month
June is Pride Month. Pride Month celebrates the history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, which was a pivotal […]
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Caribbean American Heritage Month
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This month recognizes and celebrates the profound contributions of Caribbean Americans to the cultural, social, and economic life of the United States. We encourage […]
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October is Disability Awareness Month.
October is Disability Awareness Month. This month honors the contributions of people with disabilities and promotes inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity in all areas of life. Sharon Pluralism Network encourages […]
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Halloween, also known as Samhain
Samhain (saa-wn). This is a Celtic holiday that marks the end of the Celtic year and the beginning of the dark, cold winter. It is said that on the night […]
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Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. We encourage our community to learn about […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and visionary. Dr. […]
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, which is said to have many origins. Some believe that it originated from the Pagan holiday of Lupercalia, celebrated annually in Rome. It is also believed that Valentine’s […]
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St. Patrick’s Day
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, which is a day during which our community members celebrate their Irish culture and heritage by wearing green and/or shamrocks. It also is a Christian […]
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Formerly known as Autism Awareness Month, this month celebrates the diversity of the autism spectrum and promotes acceptance, inclusion, and support for autistic individuals. Sharon […]