CULTURAL CALENDAR

Celebrating the cultural holidays of international students is a way to bless them with a “home away from home” experience. The attached resources teach you how to celebrate in ways that grow your friendships and create opportunities to communicate the Gospel.

| Chinese Resource Network (CRN)     | South Asian Network (SAN)     | The Ishmael Project (TIP)

| Chinese Resource Network (CRN)
| South Asian Network (SAN) 
| The Ishmael Project (TIP)

Ramadan

The Islamic "30 days" of fasting during daylight hours.  The daily fast is broken at sundown with an iftar (fast-breaking) meal.  Friends will typically welcome the chance to connect with you over an iftar meal.  Learn more about how to share an iftar meal with friends.

Holi Festival

Holi is a popular nationwide spring holiday. It is a time to have fun–sometimes mischief–and celebrate the coming of spring, laughter, love and relationships. Learn more about how to engage your friends around Holi here.

Nowruz

Persian New Year, "Nowruz", corresponds with the beginning of Spring --new life, new beginnings! This a significant celebration for all Iranians, and also: Central Asians and Turks. Read more for ideas on taking advantage of this time with students.  

Eid al Fitr

Eid al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Find more details here.

Qingming Festival

Known as “Tomb Sweeping Day” in English, the Qingming Festival is an important day for the Chinese cultural practice of ancestor worship.  Learn more about the festival and implications for […]

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