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Saturday 05/25/2013: All day
Buddhist marking of the birth, enlightenment and death (attainment of Nirvana) of Lord Buddha.
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Sunday 05/26/2013: All day
Christians honor the belief in one God with a threefold nature.
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Wednesday 05/29/2013: All day
Baha'i recollection of the death of Baha'u'llah, the founder. Observed by prayers and readings. Work is suspended.
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Thursday 05/30/2013: All day
Christian (Roman Catholic) celebration in recognition of the Eucharist - the Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The real presence of the body and blood of Jesus is honored.
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Wednesday 06/05/2013: All day
Islamic observance of Mohammed's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven.
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Thursday 06/13/2013: All day
Christian recognition of the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity. It is observed with worship including prayers and music.
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Sunday 06/16/2013: All day
Sikh time of remembering those who have suffered for the faith. Observed by reading the Guru Granth Sahib.
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Friday 06/21/2013: All day
Litha in the northern hemisphere and Yule in the southern hemisphere. That time when the earth is most inclined away from the sun. It is the most southern or northern point, depending on the hemisphere.
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Friday 06/21/2013: All day
Litha in the north - Wicca celebration of the sacred marriage in which energy of the gods is poured into the service of life.
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Daily: Sunday 06/23/2013 - Monday 06/24/2013; All day
Islamic night of forgiveness. A night of prayer to Allah for forgiveness of the dead. Preparation for Ramadan through intense prayer.
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Sunday 06/23/2013: All day
Christian observation of the day when the God the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the form of tongues of fire and rushing wind. It is a traditional day for baptism and confirmation of new Christians.
