In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals realizing that it is not exhaustive. Should you wish your faith’s days to be included, please contact the Chaplain at x 4427 or chaplain@humber.ca for due consideration.
01 Tuesday
September = Mdaamini Giizis / Genuuqwiikw (Aboriginal)
Mdaamini Giizis is also known as Corn Moon (Ojibwe). Genuuqwiikw is the season of mountrain trails and the fall hunt (Other).
First Parkash (Sikhism)
Commemorates the installation of the Adi Granth, the Sikh Scriptures’ first edition in the Golden Temple by the fifth Guru, Arjan Dev, in 1604 CE.
05 Saturday
Janmashtami (Hinduism)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and his survival of an early life threat.
07 Monday
Labour Day (Canada/USA)
A national holiday to celebrate the contribution of labour to society by working persons.
10 Tuesday
‘Izzat to Sep 26 (Baha’i)
‘Izzat, meaning Might, is the tenth month of the Baha’i year.
11 Friday
Paryushana Parva to Sep 17 (Jainism)
The holiest period of the Year for the Shvetambara sect, celebrated for 8 days and a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina and public reading of the life-story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpastura.
12 Saturday
Ghambar Paitishahem to Sep 16 (Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates the creation of the earth and the harvesting of the summer crop.
13 Sunday
New Moon The moon is at its least visibility.
Partial Solar Eclipse (southern hemisphere)
14 Monday
Rosh Hashana to Sep 15 (Judaism)
Rosh Hashana is considered the anniversary of the creation of the world and begins at sundown on the previous day. It is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (or Repentance) ending with Yom Kippur and is celebrated with prayers and religious observances. Reform Jews celebrate for one day and others for two.
17 Thursday
Ganesh Chaturthi (Hinduism)
Honours Ganesh, a major deity, the elephant-headed God known as the “remover of all
18 Friday
Samvatsari (Jainism)
Dedicated to introspection, confession and Penance, especially for the Shvetambara sect.
22 Tuesday
Day of Hajj/Day at ‘Arafat (Islam)
Commemorates the concluding revelation to the Prophet at Mount ‘Arafat shortly before his death. Muslims on Hajj attend a service on the plains in front of Mount ‘Arafat.
23 Wednesday
Eid-al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice)(Islam)
The concluding act of pilgrimage. As Abraham offered his son, Ishmael, to God, Muslims offer sheep, goats and camels. They distribute the meat to the poor. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not on pilgrimage.
Yom Kippur (Judaism)
The holiest day of the year in Judaism begins at sundown and is a day of fasting. To seek oneness with God, Jews ask forgiveness and forgive others. They then can confess their sins and ask God's forgiveness.
Mabon / Harvest Home (Wicca)
Celebrates life’s encapsulation as a seed to survive the cold, barren winter and the Harvest of the Vine which, as wine, symbolizes the Goddess’ power to transform youth’s sweet nectar into old age wisdom and spiritual maturity.
27 Sunday
Mashiyyat to Oct 15 (Baha’i)
Mashiyyat, meaning Will, is the eleventh month of the Baha’i year.
Ananta-chaturdasi (Jainism)
The Festival of Ten Virtues is the holiest day of Dashalakshani-parva for the Digambara sect.
28 Monday
Full Moon The moon is at its greatest visibility.
Total Lunar Eclipse (Equatorial)
Sukkoth (Festival/Feast of Booths) to Oct 04 (Judaism)
A pilgrimmage feast and a time of thanksgiving to celebrate God’s presence in creation and among the Jewish people, beginning at sundown.
Ksamavani (Jainism)
A day of universal forgiveness when Jains ask forgiveness of others for wrongs committed during the previous year and, likewise, forgive those who caused them suffering.
Pavarana (Buddhism)
Celebrated at the full moon at the end of the Rains Retreat, when Buddha intently practiced meditation.
29 Tuesday
Kathina (Buddhism)
Ordained monks and nuns in the Theravada tradition are provided new robes and other necessities of life.
