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Asalha Puja Day - Buddhist Tuesday 07/03/2012: All day University Park Campus Buddhist observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the middle way, the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths. Lailat al Bara'ah - Islam Wednesday 07/04/2012: All day University Park Campus Islamic Night of Forgiveness. A night of prayer to Allah for forgiveness of the dead. Preparation for Ramadan through intense prayer. Martyrdom of the Bab - Baha'i Monday 07/09/2012: All day University Park Campus Ali Mohammed was executed in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers. Observed by abstaining from commerce and work. Obon - Buddhist - Shinto Daily: Friday 07/13/2012 - Monday 07/16/2012; All day University Park Campus Japanese Buddhist festival to honor deceased ancestors. Involves lighting of bonfires, traditional meals, paper lanterns, folk dances. Saint Vladimir Day - Christian Sunday 07/15/2012: All day University Park Campus Ramadan begins - Islam Friday 07/20/2012: All day University Park Campus 9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month. It is the holiest period of the Islamic Year. There is strict fasting from sunrise to sunset. Emperor Haile Selassi I birthday - Rastafari Monday 07/23/2012: All day University Park Campus Rastafari celebration honoring the founder. Pioneer Day - Mormon Christian Tuesday 07/24/2012: All day University Park Campus Observation of the arrival of the first settlers at the Great Salt Lake, USA, on July 24, 1847. Saint James the Great Day - Christian Wednesday 07/25/2012: All day University Park Campus Christian recognition of the martyrdom of the Apostle James the Great in 44 c.e. Tisha B'Av - Jewish Sunday 07/29/2012: All day University Park Campus A Jewish day of fasting in remembrance of the destruction of the Temple in 586 b.c.e. and 70 c.e. Fast in honor of Holy Mother of Lord Jesus - Orthodox Christian Wednesday 08/01/2012: All day University Park Campus Orthodox Christian 14 day fasting period in preparation for the celebration of the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Lammas - Christian Wednesday 08/01/2012: All day University Park Campus Christian first fruits celebration observed by placing bread baked from first harvest on the altar. From the Celtic Christian tradition. September 1 in Northern hemisphere; February 1 in Southern hemisphere.