Interfaith Calendar Personal Edition
March, 2008
A monthly print out version
from www.interfaithcalendar.org
Note: * the event begins
the evening of the
previous day.
** the exact day may vary between traditions and
communities.
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days are primary sacred days for a religion.
| 1 Saturday | St.
David's Day - Christian saint known for wisdom.
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| 6 Thursday |
Maha Shivaratri ** - Hindus
honor Mahavira.
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| 9 Sunday | Passion
Sunday ** - Christians remember Jesus' devotion.
|
| 10 Monday | Clean
Monday -
Orthodox Christians begin Lent.
|
| 16 Sunday | Palm
Sunday - Christians
recall Jesus' entry to Jerusalem. Orthodox Sunday - Orthodox Christians first Sunday of Lent. |
| 17 Monday | St.
Patrick's Day - Christians
honor the missionary saint.
|
20 Thursday |
Mawlid
an Nabi * - Muslims honor the birthday of Muhammad. Maundy Thursday - Christian recall the Lord's Last Supper. Ostara and Mabon * - Wicca spring and fall observances. |
| 21 Friday | Good
Friday - Christians recall crucifixion of Jesus. Purim * - Jewish remembrance of deliverance of their people. Naw Ruz * - Baha'i New Years Magha Puja ** - Buddhist teachings celebrated. |
| 22 Saturday | Holi **
- Hindu spring festival. Hola Mohalla - Sikh day of martial arts. |
| 23 Sunday | Easter -
Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ.
|
| 25 Tuesday | Annunciation
of Virgin Mary - Christians recall the announcement to Mary that she
would be the mother of Jesus.
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