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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. Raksha Bandhan - Hindu Thursday 08/02/2012: All day University Park Campus Hindu festival honoring the loving ties between brothers and sister in a family. Lughnassadh - Imbolc - Wicca/Pagan Northern and Southern Hemispheres Thursday 08/02/2012: All day University Park Campus Wicca/Neo Pagan observance of first harvest of the year involving agricultural festivals and prosperity magic. The Christian name of Lammas is sometimes used. Transfiguration of the Lord - Orthodox Christian Monday 08/06/2012: All day University Park Campus Christian commemoration of the experience on Mt Tabor when Jesus' physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciples. Krisha Janmashtami - Hindu Friday 08/10/2012: All day University Park Campus Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna - the 8th incarnation of god Vishnu who took the form of Krishna to destroy the evil king Kansa. Laylat al-Qadr - Islam Tuesday 08/14/2012: All day University Park Campus Islamic Night of Power during final days of Ramadan. A night spent in worship to mark the first revelation of the Qur'an. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic Christian Wednesday 08/15/2012: All day University Park Campus Roman Catholic Christian observance commemorating the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Dormition of the Theotokos - Orthodox Christian Wednesday 08/15/2012: All day University Park Campus Orthodox Christian commemoration of the death and burial of the Virgin Mary. Eid al-Fitr - Islam Sunday 08/19/2012: All day University Park Campus Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions. Beheading of John the Baptist - Christian Wednesday 08/29/2012: All day University Park Campus Christian remembrance of the death of John who is known for preparing the people so they would recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Ecclesiastical Year begins - Orthodox Christian Saturday 09/01/2012: All day University Park Campus Ecclesiastical Year: The way a Christian Church arranges a calendar of time and sets dates of special importance.