An
* means the holidays starts the night before.
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1
- Samhain*
[Wicca] - Samhain is the end of the summer and the end
of the year, and is sometimes referred to as the Feast
of the Dead. It is a time when the veil is thin between
the worlds and one can communicate with their deceased
ancestors and loved one.
- All
Saints Day [Catholic,
Anglican] - A day to honor Christian
saints throughout the ages
- 2
- All
Souls Day [Orthodox, Catholic,Anglican, Some Protestant]
- A day that commemorates all the souls that have
departed from this world.
- 6
- International
Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment
in War and Armed Conflict [UN]
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9
- New
Moon 23:04
Universal Time
- Diwali
[Hinduism,
Jainism] - This day, known as the festival of lights,
marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is celebrated
with fireworks, festive meals, and the exchanging of gifts.
For Jains, this day commemorates the death of the great
hero, Mahavira.
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11
- Veteran's
Day - In the United States this day honors all
those who have served in war.
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12
- Birth
of Baha'u'llah [Baha'i]
- The anniversary of the birth of the
founder of the Baha'i faith in 1817. Work is suspended
on this day.
- 15
- First
Advent [Orthodox
Christianity] - Also known as Winter
Lent, this marks the beginning of the preparation for
Christmas, similar to how Lent is in preparation for Easter
in the Spring.
- 16
- International
Day for Tolerance [United Nations]
- 18
- World
Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and their
Families [United
Nations]
- 20
- Universal
Children's Day [United
Nations]
- 22
- Thanksgiving
Day [United
States] - Commemorates the feast of the early American
settlers and Natives Americans in 1621. It is traditional
to eat an elaborate meal that includes turkey.
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24
- Full
Moon
4:53 Universal Time
- Lokasha
Jayanti [Jainism]
- In accordance with the full moon of the calendars first
month, this day celebrates the births of revered and scholarly
persons throughout Jainism.
- Birthday
of Nank Dev Ji [Sikhism] - Birthday
of Guru Nank Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith and
first of the Ten Gurus, was born in 1469 CE.
- Martyrdom
of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji [Sikhism]
- Commemorates the martyrdom of Guru
Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth of the ten Sikh Gurus. He is
remembered not only for his defence of the Sikh faith,
but also for willingly giving up his life for religious
liberty for all faiths.
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25
- International
Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
[United Nations]
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26
- Day
of the Covenant [Baha'i] Celebrated the anniversary
of Abdul-Baga as the Centre of the Covenant.
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28
- Ascension
of Abdu'l Baha [Baha'i] - Commemorates the death
of Abdu'l-Baha in 1921, the eldest son of the Baha'u'llah,
the founder of the Baha'I faith. Abdu'l-Baha was named
the leader of the Baha'I community after his father's
death.
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