This calendar has been produced so that our scheduling of activities can be more sensitive to the religious
needs of students, alumnae, faculty members and administrators. Although these religious observances and holy days do not involve work and food restrictions, they nevertheless are an important part of the lives of observant members of these faith traditions. Please note that the Islamic Calendar is lunar and dates are not fixed in advance, because they may change depending on the actual sighting of the moon. The following calendar listing includes those religious observances and holidays which involve food or work restrictions or special worship obligations which affect the ability of members of the community to participate in college events. All of the following days include special worship obligations. Work and food restrictions are as noted and indicate that the religious obligations of some observant members of this tradition may restrict work for all or part of this day.
Click on the various holidays and religions to learn more about them.
Dates marked with an * indicate that observances begin at sundown on the preceding day.
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