Multifaith Calendar

November 29 First Sunday of Advent

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First Sunday of Advent   (Western Christianity)

The Christmas Fast (Advent) is the 40 day period before Christmas, ending on Christmas Eve.  The New Calendar locates Christmas on December 25, the Old Calendar on January 7 (Eastern).  Some begin Advent on November 15

November 28 Maunajajiyaras

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Maunajajiyaras   (Jainism)

Maunajajiyaras is a day of fasting, silence and meditation on the five holy beings: monks, teachers, religious leaders, Arihants (Jinas, enlightened masters) and Siddhas (liberated souls).  this day is also regarded as the anniversary of the birth of many of the Tirthankaras or Pathfinders.

November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Baha

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Ascension of Abdul-Baha   (Baha’i)

The Ascension of Abdul-Baha commemorates his death.

November 27 Eid al-Adha

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Eid al-Adha   (Islam)

Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice) is the concluding act of pilgrimage and is observed even when not on pilgrimage.  As Abraham offered his son, Ishmael, to God, Muslims offer sheep, goats and camels.  They distribute meat to the poor.