Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox is celebrated as a festival of awakening, and rebirth. It is the time to bid bye to the dark months and move into the warmth of the light.

Naw-Rúz

Naw-Rúz is the first day of the Baháʼí calendar year and one of nine holy days for adherents of the Baháʼí Faith. It occurs on the vernal equinox, on or near...

Beltane

Beltane is a Pagan holiday, and one of the eight Sabbats. It falls about halfway between the spring equinox (Ostara) and the coming summer solstice, Litha....

Ramadan

Celebrated during the Ninth Month of the Muslim calendar and holy month of fasting. Muslim Student Association (muslimsa@plu.edu). Ramadan will begin the...

Passover

Pesach (or Passover). It begins at sundown April 5 and lasts until sundown April 13, 2023. Jewish tradition. Jewish 8 day pilgrimage festival celebrating...

Good Friday

Good Friday, also known as "Holy Friday," is the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was...

Easter

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Vaisakhi

This regional Indian holiday is celebrated on 13 or 14 April each year. Also spelled Baisakhi, the holiday is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs...

 Eid al-Fitr

Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. It involves wearing finest clothing,...

Ascension Thursday

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, also called Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday, commemorates the Christian belief of...