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.
Calendars
Days of the Week
Time of Day
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Tue
26

Arafah Day / Day of Arafah

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Day before Eid al-Adha; pilgrims gather on Mount Arafah.
Wed
27

Eid al-Adha

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Festival of Sacrifice, honors Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice.
Tue
16

Islamic New Year

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Marks the beginning of the new Hijri year.
Fri
19

Dragon Boat Festival

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The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. The holiday commemorates an ancient poet and national hero. In addition to the exciting dragon boat races, people make and eat zongzi—pyramid-shaped sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves.
Thu
25

Ashura

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Important especially in Shi’a Islam, marking the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
Tue
25

Mawlid al‑Nabi

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The birth of the Prophet Muhammad is included among Islamic observances.
Fri
25

Mid Autumn Festival

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The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a popular harvest celebration that is an important time for family and friends to gather. Learn more about the holiday and how you can celebrate with your students here.
Sun
08

Diwali Festival

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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a ‘festival of lights’ celebrated especially by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. This festival is spread over three to four days and is one of the most anticipated times of celebration.  Learn more about how to connect with friend through Diwali here.
Sat
16

Lailat al-Miraj

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Night of the Prophet’s ascension journey
Wed
03

Laylat al-Baraʿah

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Night of forgiveness / mercy.
Sun
16

Lailat al-Miraj

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Night of the Prophet’s ascension journey
Thu
03

Laylat al-Baraʿah

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Night of forgiveness / mercy.
Tue
16

Lailat al-Miraj

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Night of the Prophet’s ascension journey
Sat
03

Laylat al-Baraʿah

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Night of forgiveness / mercy.
Wed
16

Lailat al-Miraj

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Night of the Prophet’s ascension journey
Sun
03

Laylat al-Baraʿah

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Night of forgiveness / mercy.
Thu
16

Lailat al-Miraj

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Night of the Prophet’s ascension journey
Mon
03

Laylat al-Baraʿah

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Night of forgiveness / mercy.

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