Diversity & Heritage Calendar
MAY 2022
MAY 2022
2 - Eid al-Fitr: The first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a?khutuba?(sermon), and give Zakat al-Fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.
5 - Cinco de Mayo: A day commemorating the Mexican Army's 1862 victory over France, this day celebrates Mexican culture and heritage with a variety of festivities, including parades and mariachi music performances.
8 / 16 - Buddha Day (Vesak): A Buddhist festival that marks Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. Vesak is a holiday common to all Buddhists, but is celebrated differently (and on different days) according to local customs.
17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: A global celebration of sexual orientation and gender diversities
26 - Ascension Day: Celebrated as the ascension of Christ from Earth in the presence of God within most of the Christian faith
29 - Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh: Commemorates the ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í faith