Interfaith Calendar

Spring 2009

January

7 Nativity of Christ* Orthodox Christian

26 Chinese New Year Confucian/Daoist/Buddhist

February

1 Imbolc* Pagan/Wicca

8 Tu B’shvat * Jewish

25 Ash Wednesday Western Christian

25 Ayyam-i-Ha begins* Baha’i

March

2 Lent Begins Orthodox Christian

9 Purim* Jewish

20 Spring Equinox/Ostara Pagan/Wicca

21 Naw Ruz Baha’i

April

8-16 Pesach* Jewish

12 Easter Western Christian

14 Baisakhi Sikh, Hindu

19 Easter Orthodox Christian

30 Beltane* Pagan/Wicca

May

8 Buddha Day Buddhist

29 Ascension of Baha’u’llah* Baha’i

31 Pentecost Western Christian

* Observance begins at sunset of the first day indicated

If we are missing a holiday or observance that is central to your faith tradition, please contact University Chaplain Dave Wright. An online version of this calendar is available and any updates will be added there. For a full listing of interfaith holidays and observances, and definitions of these events, please visit www.interfaithcalendar.org. Please note that some dates vary by region based on lunar sightings. This calendar is provided by the Office of Spirituality, Service, and Social Justice.