Multifaith Calendar

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DECEMBER 2006
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          1
World AIDS Day
Maunajiyaras 		2
3
International Day of Disabled Persons
First of Advent 		4 5
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Full Moon 		6
National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women
 7 8 9
International Anti Corruption Day
10
Human Rights Day 		11 12
Masa'il 		13 14 15
First Night of Hanukkah 		16
17 18 19 20
Winter Solstice 		21 22
Tohji-taisai
Yule
Last Night of Hanukkah		 23
24 25
Christmas 		26
Death Anniversary of Zarathustra
Kwanzaa 		27 28 29
Beginning of Hajj 		30
Day of Arafat

31
Eid al-Adha
Ghambar Maidyarem begins
Asarah B'Tevet
Sharaf

           

December 2006
  • 1
    • World AIDS Day [UN] - An international day of action against the AIDS epidemic. It is a time to reflect on the progresses that have been made and the challenges remaining.
    • Maunajiyaras [Jainism] - A day of fasting, silence and meditation. Also considered the anniversary of many Pathfinders.
  • 3
    • International Day of Disabled Persons [UN]
    • First of Advent [Christianity (Western)] - The period of preparation for Christmas.
  • 5
    • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development [UN]
    • Full Moon - 00:25 Universal Time
  • 6
    • National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women [Canada]
  • 9
    • International Anti Corruption Day [UN]
  • 10
    • Human Rights Day - The anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
  • 12
    • Masa'il [Bahá'í] - The 15th month of the Bahá'í calendar.
  • 15
    • First Night of Hanukkah [Judaism] - The Festival of Lights, lasting eight days, commemorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee for religious freedom in 165 BCE. Each night the Menorah is lit in remembrance of the miracles performed by God.
  • 20
    • Winter Solstice - 18:35 Universal Time
  • 22
    • Tohji-taisai [Shinto] - Celebrates the joy of ending the yin period of the sun and the beginning of its yang period.
    • Yule [Wicca] - In the Anglo Saxon and northern traditions of Wicca this day marks the beginning of a new year. Furthermore, celebrating the birth of the Winter Born King and commemorating the rebirth of life.
    • Last Night of Hanukkah [Judaism] - It is on this night that the eight and final candle of the Menorah is lit.
  • 25
    • Christmas [Christianity] - Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus.
  • 26
    • Death Anniversary of Zarathustra [Zoroastrianism] - The anniversary of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith.
    • Kwanzaa - Celebrated by North Americans of West African descent in recognition of their African heritage.
  • 29
    • Beginning of Hajj [Islam] - Hajj begins
  • 30
    • Day of Arafat [Islam] - Second day of Hajj, when pilgrims travel to the plains of Arafat for prayer. It is also the location of Mohammad's farewell sermon in the year of his death.
  • 31
    • Eid al-Adha [Islam] - The Festival of Sacrifice, the concluding act of pilgrimage. Muslims make offerings and distribute meat to the poor.
    • Ghambar Maidyarem begins [Zoroastrianism] - A five day festival celebrating the creation of animals. It is also customary to share food with those less fortunate at this time.
    • Asarah B'Tevet [Judaism] - A fast, starting with the first light and ending at sundown in commemoration of the siege of Jerusalem in 6th century B.C.E.
    • Sharaf [Bahá'í] - The 16th month of the bahai calendar