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Holidays and Cultural Observances: Other Holidays and Observances
Alphabetical listing of major observances
Descriptions taken from www.interfaith-calendar.org/
ASU Calendar of Religious Holidays and Observances
- Calendar of Religious Holidays and Observances
You can visit the Council of Religious Advisors at Arizona State University website for a list of religious holidays and observances organized by semester.
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Other Holidays and Observances
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- 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.
Chinese New Year -- Begins a fifteen Day Festival for Chinese people of all religions. Family reunions with thanksgiving and remembrance of departed relatives take place. Traditionally a religious ceremony honors Heaven and Earth.
Immaculate Conception -- Catholic Christian day of celebrating the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life. A day of obligation and required church attendance.
Kwanzaa -- An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture, Kwanzaa is a secular observance with some religious participation. Seven life virtues are presented. The dates are always December 26 - January 1.
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This guide is produced in partnership with the ASU Committee for Campus Inclusion (CCI), and The Council of Religious Advisors (CORA). The Committee for Campus Inclusion is an advisory group to the provost, promoting a positive, harmonious campus environment that celebrates individual and group diversity, promotes individualism, provides information to the campus community, and resolves issues in such a manner as to respect all persons and their dignity. For more information, please visit our website at inclusion.asu.edu/committee-campus-inclusion. Questions or additions to this resource can be submitted at inclusion@asu.edu.
The Council of Religious Advisors is comprised of campus ministries and faith-based organizations that represent a diverse variety of faiths, traditions, and beliefs. Despite the differences in faiths that exist between them, the group works peacefully and diligently on behalf of the university community to provide religious services, spiritual counseling, education, support, and opportunities for involvement.
This page owes a great thanks to:
Holly Hubenschmidt
Director, Library Instruction & Research Services
Webster University Libraries
Ms. Hubenschmidt created the original LibGuide and template on which this guide is based.
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