Religious and cultural observances

(Begins at sunset on October 23) Shemini Atzeret means the “Eighth Day of Assembly” that brings the […]

(Begins at sunset on October 24) Simchat Torah means “Rejoicing with the Torah” and marks the end […]

Diwali, Deepvali, or the Festival of Lights is a major holiday observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and […]

Observed from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. It marks the Celtic New Year, […]

A Sikh celebration for the release of Guru Hargobind and other innocent followers from prison in the […]