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Ramadan (February 17-March 18), the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of spiritual fasting from dawn to dusk, communal prayer, reflection, and community. Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan.

Join us in paying tribute to people of Greek heritage. They are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. Pictured: Maria Callas (1923 –1977), an American-born Greek soprano and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century.

Join us in paying tribute to people of Irish heritage. They are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. Pictured: John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th President of the United States; the first Catholic and Irish-American president; the youngest person elected president at 43; and a symbol of Irish pride and U.S. progress.

The Sikh New Year falls on the first of Chet, the first month in the Nanakshahi calendar. The calendar’s epoch is the birth of Nanak Dev, founder and first Guru of Sikhism, in 1469. Happy Sikh New Year!

A major Hindu festival that occurs in the spring on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. Everyone is fair game to be doused with colored powders. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil through the victory of Vishnu/Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Spread throughout regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was declared by the United Nations in 1966. It honors the victims of the Sharpeville Massacre In South Africa, where the day, commemorated as Human Rights Day, is a public holiday. Everyone has a part to play in fighting racism!

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The annual commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. Both Christian and secular communities embrace associated customs such as egg hunts and treat-filled baskets from the Easter bunny, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Join us in paying tribute to people of Arab heritage. They are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. Pictured: Naomi Shihab Nye (Palestinian American, b. 1952). This poet, essayist, and Young People’s Poet Laureate is celebrated for her lyrical work about identity, peace, and cultural bridging.

Passover (April 12-20), also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday conducted throughout the world on the eve of the 15th day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar. The Passover Seder is a ritual feast where Jews retell the story of their liberation from slavery in Egypt. Passover lasts for eight days among the most religious in the Jewish diaspora.

Join us in paying tribute to people of Jewish heritage. They are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. Pictured: Jonas Salk (1914-1945) , the medical researcher who developed the first successful polio vaccine. He refused to patent it, saving millions of lives.

Join us in paying tribute to the people of AANHPI heritage. They are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. Pictured: Yo-Yo Ma (Chinese American, b. 1952). One of the world’s most celebrated cellists, he is known for classical excellence and cross-cultural collaborations. He has performed for nine US presidents and recorded over 120 albums, including 19 Grammy Award winners.

The annual celebration of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. A commercialized holiday, observed most enthusiastically in the U.S. by people of non-Mexican and Mexican heritage alike with parades, food, music, and folkloric dancing.

Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon, occurs in the month of Vaisakha, which often falls in May. It is the most sacred of days to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and died (age 80). Celebrations include temple visits, flag hoisting, chanting, offerings, and lantern releases or light displays.

Since June of 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has given people across the United States an opportunity to explore their own heritage and celebrate the many cultures that create the unique story of America.

Join us in paying tribute to the people of Caribbean heritage. They are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. Pictured: Harry Belafonte (1927 – 2023). Belafonte was a Caribbean American singer, actor, and civil rights activist. His album Calypso (1956) was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. He strongly identified with and represented the Caribbean diaspora throughout his life.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson designated June 14 as Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. It is also a day when naturalization and citizenship ceremonies are often held at national parks and other historic sites, symbolizing the joining of new citizens with the nation's history and ideals. Pictured: A naturalization ceremony at the Grand Canyon.

The Emancipation Proclamation, signed on January 1, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln, granted freedom to all enslaved people of African descent in the United States. Juneteenth commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their freedom. For more than 150 years, the holiday has been a serious but joyous observance in Black communities across the country. Designated a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021.

World Refugee Day, organized by the United Nations, honors refugees from around the world. Established in 2001 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. Note: Refugee Sunday, a faith‑based observance adopted by Christian churches worldwide, takes place on the Sunday before or after World Refugee Day.

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Independence Day, more commonly called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Traditionally celebrated with public and private gatherings and fireworks.

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World Humanitarian Day is a United Nations commemoration held every year to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need.