Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is important to note that the exact date for Eid al-Fitr is based on the sighting of the new crescent moon and can vary by one or two...

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Connect students to appropriate resources This 60-minute interactive session is designed to equip faculty, staff, and administrators with the knowledge and tools to recognize when a student may be struggling, initiate supportive conversations, and connect students to appropriate resources. Join...

Join Graduate Programs Director Dr. Yunxin Li, History Program Director to learn more about the MA in History as well as the dual MA in History/ MS in Library and Information Science with concentrations in Archives Management or Cultural Heritage Informatics.

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, as described in the Gospels. Crowds gathered and welcomed him by laying cloaks and waving palm branches on the road, shouting praises. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for most Western...

Passover, which begins at sundown on the first day, is a week long-long observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. Communities: Jewish Common practices: Family gatherings...

Maundy, or Holy Thursday, is the Thursday before Easter Sunday, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with the Apostles. Community: Christian Common practices: Prayer Communion (Eucharist) Services that include foot washing in some denominations

Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Community: Christian Common practices: Prayer In some sects of Christianity and in many countries this is a day of fasting and in some denominations, afternoon services Wrapping or...

Easter is the most important religious festival in the Christian calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion. It is a celebration of renewal. Community: Christian Common...

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