Religious Holy Days of 2021

Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” January 2021

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Jan. 1 – New Year Celebration – SGI Buddhist Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God – Roman Catholic Jan. 6 – Epiphany Day The Baptism of Jesus Christ – Christian, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic Jan. 7 – Orthodox – Julian Calendar Observance Jan. 14 – Makara / – Hare , Hindu Jan. 14 – Orthodox New Year – Julian Calendar Observance Jan. 17 – World Religion Day – Baha’i Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King Day Jan. 18-25 ﹘ Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Catholic, Christian, Eastern Orthodox Jan. 20 – Gobind Singh Birthday Celebration– Sikh Jan. 27-28 – Tu B’Shevat – Judaism Jan. 28 – Mahayana New Year (date varies by location/custom) – Buddhist Jan. 30 – Season for Non-violence begins (ends April 4) – Religious Science

Baha’i - “Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself.” - Baha’u’llah

Buddhism - “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.” - Udana-Varga 5:18

Christianity - “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” - Jesus, The Bible, Luke 6:31 The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Religious Holy Days of 2021

Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” February 2021

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Feb. 1-7 – World Interfaith Harmony Week Feb. 1-28 - Study of African Americans’ contributions to the world - African Methodist Episcopal Feb. 2 – Candlemas (Blessing of the Candles) – Roman Catholic Feb. 8 – Nirvana Day (date varies by location/custom) – Buddhist Feb. 12 – – Humanist Feb. 12 – Chinese New Year – Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist Feb. 16 – Shrove Tuesday – Christian Feb. 17 – True Parents’ Birthday – FFWPU Feb. 17 – Ash Wednesday – Christian (beginning of season of Lent) Feb. 21 – First Sunday of Lent – Christian Feb. 24 – Foundation Day (20th Anniversary) – FFWPU Feb. 25 – Lord Nityananda Appearance day – Hare Krishna Feb. 25 – Ta’anit Esther – Judaism Feb. 25-26 – Purim (Feast of Esther) – Judaism Feb. 27 – Magha – (/Community/Congregation) Day (date varies) – Buddhist

Confucianism - “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you.” ~Analects 15:23

Hinduism - “This is the sum of duty: do naught unto others which would cause you pain if done to you.”

~ 5:1517 Jewish - “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The Torrah, Leviticus 19:18

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” March 2021

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Mar. 5 – World Day of Prayer – Catholic, Christian Mar. 11 – – Hindu, Hare Krishna Mar. 11 – Muhammad’s Night Journey to Heaven – Islam Mar. 13 – Birthday of L. Ron Hubbard, Founder of Scientology Mar. 15 – Beginning of Lent – Eastern Orthodox Mar. 16 – Kosen-rufu Day – SGI Buddhist Mar. 20 – Naw-Ruz – Baha’i New Year Mar. 25 – The Annunciation – Christian Mar. 27 - Apr. 4 – Seder / Week – Judaism Mar. 28 – – Christian Mar. 28 – Gaura- (Appearance Day of Lord Chaitanya Mahäprabhu) – Hare Krishna Mar. 28 – (Festival of Color-Spring) – Hare Krishna, Hindu Mar. 29 – Night of Salvation – (Mid-Shaban) – Islam Mar. 29-31 – Hola Mohalla – Sikh

Islam - “No one of you is a believer until you desire for another that which you desire for yourself.” ~ Muhammad, The Sunnah (from the Hadith) Native Spirituality - “We are as much alive as we keep the earth alive.” ~ Chief Dan George Hare Krishna - “It is the duty of every living being to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with his life, wealth, intelligence and words.” ~ Srimad Bhagavatam 10.22.3

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page. Presented by the Arizona Interfaith Movement 1300 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85050 . 602-734-5666 www.azifm.org

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” April 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Apr. 1-2 – Holy Thursday / – Christian Apr. 3 – Vigil – Christian Apr. 4 – Easter Sunday – Christian Apr. 5 – International Golden Rule Day Apr. 8-9 – Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) – Judaism Apr. 12 – Ramadan begins (Ends May 12) – Islam / True Heavenly Parents Day – FFWPU Apr. 12 – – Chandramana (Lunar New Year) – Hindu Apr. 13-14 – Yom HaZikaron () – Judaism Apr. 14-15 – Yom Ha’ Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) – Judaism Apr. 14 – – (Solar New Year) – Hindu / Baisakhi – (Birth Anniversary Of Khalsa) – Sikh Apr. 20 - May 1 – Ridván – Baha’i Apr. 21 - -navami / Lord Ramachandra – (Birth of Lord Sri Rama) - Hindu / Hare Krishna Apr. 22 – / Apr. 24 – Lazarus Saturday – Eastern Orthodox Apr. 25 - Lord Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - Jain / Sri Jayanthi (Birth of Lord Hanuman) – Hindu Apr. 25 – Mahavir Jayanti Birth Anniversary– Jain Apr. 25 - Rama-Navami – (Birth of Lord Sri Rama) – Hare Krishna, Hindu Apr. 27 – Sri Hanuman Jayanthi (Birth of Lord Hanuman) – Hindu / Holy Blessing of True Parents – FFWPU Apr. 27 – Theravada New Year (date varies by location/custom) – Buddhist Apr. 28 – Establishment of Nichiren – SGI Buddhist Apr. 29-30 – Holy Thursday / Good Friday – Eastern Orthodox / Lag B’Omer – Judaism Secular - “We should conduct ourselves toward others as we would like them to act toward us.” ~ Aristotle, 385 B.C. / “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ~ Booker T. Washington

Humanism - “Always act so as to elicit the best in others, and thereby yourself.” ~ Ethical Culture - “A man should wonder about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated.”

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” May 2021

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May 1 – Twelfth Day (final) of Ridván – Baha’i May 2 – Holy Pascha (Easter) – Eastern Orthodox May 3 – Soka Gakkai Day – SGI Buddhist May 6 – National Day of Reason – Humanist May 8 – Night of Power (Lailatul-Qadr) – Islam May 9 – 1950 release of Dianetics ~ L. Ron Hubbard – Scientology May 10 – Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) – Judaism May 13 – World Falun Dafa Day, Founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s birthday – Falun Dafa May 13 – Ascension of the Lord – Christian, Roman Catholic / Eid Al-Fitr (Festival of Fast breaking) – Islam May 16-18 – Shavuot (Festival of Weeks) – Judaism May 23 – Pentecost Sunday – Catholic, Christian, Eastern Orthodox May 23 – Declaration of the Báb – Baha’i May 24 – – Hindu / Narasimha Jayanthi – Hindu May 25 – Narasimha Chaturdashi (Appearance Day – Lord Narsimha ) – Hare Krishna May 26 – Visakha Puja (Buddha) Day – Buddhist May 28 – Ascension of the Bahá’u’lláh – Baha’i May 30 – Holy Trinity – Roman Catholic / Feast of Holy Trinity – Eastern Orthodox May 30 – Trinity Sunday – Catholic, Christian May 31 – Memorial Day

Scientology- “Two Rules for Happy Living: 1. Be able to experience anything. 2. Cause only those things which others are able to experience easily.” ~ A New Slant on Life, L. Ron Hubbard

Native American - “Respect for all life is the foundation.” ~ The Great Law of Peace Taoismism - “I am good to the man who is good to me: Likewise, I am also good to the man who is bad to me.” ~ Tao Te Ching The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page. Presented by the Arizona Interfaith Movement 1300 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85050 . 602-734-5666 www.azifm.org

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” June 2021

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Jun. 3 – Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) – Roman Catholic Jun. 6 – Anniversary of the Freewinds Maiden Voyage – Scientology Jun. 10 – Holy Ascension – Eastern Orthodox Jun. 10 – Day of All True Things – FFWPU Jun. 13 – Race Unity Day – Baha’i Jun. 16 – Martyrdom of Guru Arian Devji – Sikh Jun. 20 – Holy Pentecost – Eastern Orthodox Jun. 21 – World Humanist Day – Humanist Jun. 24 – John the Baptist day – Roman Catholic Jun. 27 – Fast 17th of Tammuz (begins the “Three Weeks” [time of mourning/reflection]) – Judaism Jun. 27 – All Saints Day – Eastern Orthodox

Secular - “We should conduct ourselves toward others as we would like them to act toward us.” ~ Aristotle, 385 B.C. / “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ~ Booker T. Washington Family Federation for World Peace and Unification - “Live for the sake others.”

~ Rev. Sun Myung Moon Sikhism - “Don’t create hatred with anyone as God is within everyone. Indeed, I am a friend to all.”

~ Guru Arjan Devji, Siri Guru Granth Sahib The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” July 2021

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Jul. 3 – Mentor & Disciple Day – SGI Buddhist Jul. 9 – Martyrdom of the Báb – Baha’i Jul. 13 – Ulambana / Obon (remembrance of deceased relatives) (date varies) – Buddhist Jul. 17-18 – Tish’a B’Av (Fast Day 9th of Av) – Judaism Jul. 19 – Day of Arafaat (hajj) – Islam Jul. 20 – Eid Al Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) – Islam Jul. 22 – Mary Magdalene – Roman Catholic Jul. 23 – – L.D.S. Jul. 23 – – Hindu, Jain Jul. 24 – Asalha Puja (/Law/Teaching) Day – Buddhist

Zoroastrianism - “Do not do unto others whaever is injurious to yourself.” ~ Shayast-na-Shayast 13:29

Canine - “Bark less. Wag more.” ~ Unknown Baha’i - “Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself.” ~ Baha’u’llah : Act so as to elicit the best in others and thereby yourself.”~ Felix Adler

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” August 2021

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Aug. 6 – Transfiguration of Jesus Christ – Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Aug. 10 – Islamic New Year – Islam Aug. 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Aug. 18 – Ashura – Islam Aug. 21 – – Hindu Aug. 21 – Lord Balarama Jayanti – Hare Krishna Aug. 24 – Ascension ( Seong Hwa) of Rev. Moon – FFWPU Aug. 29-30 – Sri Krishna Janmastami (Birth of Lord Krishna) – Hindu, Hare Krishna

Islam - “No one of you is a believer until you desire for another that which you desire for yourself.”

~ Muhammad, The Sunnah (from the Hadith)

Buddhism - “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.” - Udana-Varga 5:18

Hare Krishna - “We should treat others the way we would like to be treated.” ~ MahaBharat

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” September 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sep. 1 – The Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year – E Orthodox / Completion of Sri Guru Granth Sahib– Sikh Sept 3 - 10 - Paryushan Maha Parve, 8 Holy Days -- Jain Sep. 4 – Paryushana begins 8 Holy Days – Jain Sept 6 – Sep. 6-8 – (New Year) – Judaism Sep. 8-9 – Unity World Day of Prayer – Unity Sep. 9 – Sri Ganesh Chathurthi – Hindu Sep. 10 – Samyatsari (Paryushan Parva ends) – Jain Sep. 11-19 – Das Lakshana 10 Holy Days – Jain Sep. 12 – Auditor’s Day – Scientology Sep. 13 – – (Appearance of – Eternal Consort of Krishna) Hare Krishna Sep. 14 – Elevation of Holy Cross –Eastern Orthodox Sep. 15-16 – (Day of Atonement) – Judaism Sep. 20 - Last day of Das Lakshana Maha Parve, Kshamapana -- Jain Sep. 20-27 – Sukkot (Feast of the Harvest) – Judaism Sep. 21 – International Day of Peace Sep. 27-29 – Hoshana Rabbah / Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah (Celebration of Torah) – Judaism Sep. 29 – St. Michael and all Archangels – Roman Catholic

Confucianism - “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you.” ~Analects 15:23

Hinduism - “This is the sum of duty: do naught unto others which would cause you pain if done to you.”

~Mahabharata 5:1517 Jainism - “A man should wonder about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated.” ~ Satrakritanga 1.11.33

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” October 2021

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Oct. 2 – SGI World Peace Day – SGI Buddhist Oct. 4 – St. Francis of Assisi – Roman Catholic Oct. 6-15 – Navarathri begins (Nine Holy Nights) – Hindu Oct. 7 – Founding of the International Association of Scientologists Oct. 9 – Guru Ram Das Ji Birthday– Sikh Oct. 14 – - Dussera (Victory of Truth over untruth) – Hare Krishna, Hindu Oct. 19 – Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid-al-Nabi) – Islam Oct. 20 – Guru Gaddee of Siri Guru Granth Sahib– Sikh

Pagan - "An' it harm none, do what you will." ~Wiccan Rede

Native Spirituality - “We are as much alive as we keep the earth alive.” ~ Chief Dan George Unitarianism - “We affirm and promote respect because we are a part of all existence.” ~ Unitarian Principle The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” November 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Nov. 1 – All Saints – Christian / Dia de los Muertos — Latin American Nov. 2 – All Souls – Christian Nov. 3 – Deepavali / (Festival of Lights) – Jain, Hindu, Hare Krishna Nov. 4 – Bandi Chhor Divas – Sikh / Diwali and Lord Mahavir Nirvan Day -- Hare Krishna / Jain Nov. 5 – Govardhan-puja / New Year – Hare Krishna Nov. 5 – True Children’s Day – FFWPU Nov. 6 – Birth of the Báb – Baha’i Nov. 7 – Birth of Bahá’u’lláh – Baha’i Nov. 18 – Soka Kyoiku Gakkai (predecessor of SGI) founded – SGI Buddhist Nov. 18 – Tulasi-Saligram Marriage – Hare Krishna Nov. 19 – Guru Nanak's Birthday – Sikh Nov. 21 – Christ the King – Christian Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving – Christian Science Nov. 25 – Day of the Covenant – Baha’i Nov. 27 – Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá – Baha’i Nov. 28 – (11/28—12/6) - Jewish / First Sunday of Advent (Advent is 4 weeks) – Christian

Secular - “We should conduct ourselves toward others as we would like them to act toward us.” ~ Aris- totle, 385 B.C. / “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ~ Booker T. Washington Scientology- “Two Rules for Happy Living: 1. Be able to experience anything. 2. Cause only those things which others are able to experience easily.” A New Slant on Life, L. Ron Hubbard Hare Krishna - “One who sees the nature of the Supreme Lord in all living beings and who sees all be- ings in the Lord, and the Lord as the Self, is on the highest level of devotion, a bhagavatottama.” ~ (Srimad Bhagavatam 11.2.45) The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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Building “bridges of understanding, respect, and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue, service, and the implementation of the Golden Rule.” December 2021

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Dec. 8 – Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist Dec. 8 – Immaculate Conception – Roman Catholic Dec. 10 – Fast of Tevet – Judaism Dec. 10 – – Humanist Dec. 14 – Advent of Srimad – Hare Krishna Dec. 23 – Human Light – Humanist Dec. 25 – Christmas – Christian Dec. 25 – Holy Nativity – Eastern Orthodox Dec. 26 -- Kwanza - all faiths, and ancient traditions of Maat, Yoruba, Ashanti, Dogon, etc

Christianity - “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” - Jesus, The Bible, Luke 6:31 Native American - “Respect for all life is the foundation.” ~ The Great Law of Peace Jewish - “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The Torrah, Leviticus 19:18

The Golden Rule is in the scriptures of most faith traditions and many secular ethics. Enjoy several of the Golden Rule texts each month and in entirety on the last page.

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May be printed with our blessings… © AZIFM, 2021 “Our Vision is a world of harmony, good will and peace among persons of all faiths where the Golden Rule is a universal way of life.” - Arizona Interfaith Movement and the AGREE Program: