From the Vanderbilt University’s Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, this month’s list of religious observances.
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DATE 2023 |
DAYS |
HOLIDAY |
RELIGION |
SIGNIFICANCE |
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION |
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4 |
Sunday | Pentacost | Christianity (O) |
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The seventh Sunday after Pascha, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on followers of Jesus; marks the birth of the Christian church |
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June 21 |
Wednesday |
World Humanist Day |
Humanism, Materialism, Secularism |
Promotes awareness of Humanism as a philosophical life stance and means to effect change in the world |
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June 21 |
Wednesday |
Litha (Summer Solstice)* |
Paganism, Wicca |
Marks the middle of the summer, when the sun is at its greatest strength |
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June 27 June 28 |
sundown Tuesday sundown Wednesday |
Waqfa Arafat* |
Islam |
Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, recalling the Prophet Mohammed giving his Farewell Sermon; adherents not on the Hajj repent of their sins |
Muslim students and employees may be fasting. |
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June 28 June 29 |
sundown Wednesday sundown Thursday |
Eid al-Adha* |
Islam |
Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command; marks the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) |
Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, and activities on this date. |
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