Montgomery County Faith Advisory Community Group

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On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and its values. Thank you to all who gave their last full measure.

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Today Buddhists around the world celebrate Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. We reflect on his teachings of compassion, wisdom and the path to spiritual awakening. We wish all observers a meaningful observation of the Triple Gem.

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Today is Orthodox Easter. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many people who follow the Orthodox Christian date attend tremendous church services. We want to celebrate with our community on this holy day.

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Today, millions of Eastern Christians worldwide celebrate Good Friday, also known as Great and Holy Friday. There are many public readings of the book of Psalms and the Gospels. On this day, many do a Black Fast for the entire day. May this day be a time of reflection and hope.

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Today is the last day of the 12-day celebration of Ridván. People who follow the Bahá’í faith celebrate a 12 day festival. They often exchange gifts and do charitable actions in their communities. We want to wish all who celebrate a peaceful day.

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Many people across Southeast Asia come to celebrate the Theravada New Year. This event occurs in the temple, as people come to the Budda and water their hands to wash the bad karma away. We wish joy and a happy new year to those who celebrate!

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Today is Hanuman Jayanti, which marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the monkey god. Today Hindu people celebrate his birth as well as many seek out his blessings and protection. To all celebrating, we wish you a day of reflection and contentment.

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Today marks the start of Passover, a massive celebration for many Jewish people around the world. It commemorates the Israelites' passage from Egypt over a 7-day period. Have a week of thoughtfulness and peace for everyone who celebrates!

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Today is the first day of Ridván, this day commemorates the Bahá'u'lláh's prophethood and his time spent in the garden of Ridván. We should take the principles of the Baha’i faith and integrate them into more of our society. To all celebrating, we wish you a day of reflection.

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The festival of Ridvan is the start of the 12-day celebration in memory of the Baháʼu'lláh's declaration that he was a manifestation of God. Three holy days in this 12-day celebration assert that work is not permitted. May this day be a time of reflection and hope.

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Ram Navani is the celebration of the birth of Lord Rama. He is the seventh avatar, or reincarnation, of Vishnu and this festival is celebrated during the spring. This day is full of fasting and they break by eating only fruit in the evening. May this day be a time of reflection.

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Today marks the start of the spring harvest. It is celebrated in northern India and also marks the beginning of the Indian Solar New Year. Often on this day, many people wear colorful clothing and take the streets for the festival. To all celebrating, we wish a day of reflection.

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Today marks the start of Songkran, a vibrant New Years festival celebrated in Southeast and South Asian countries. As temperatures soar, revelers engage in water fights and sprinkle scented waters as a symbol of purification. We wish all celebrating a joyful Songkran festival!

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Today marks the end of Ramadan! Eid-al-Fitr is a huge celebration, participated all around the world. Often families come together, wearing their finest clothes, and share many gifts. May this joyous event of breaking a fast bring hope and unity. Eid Mubarak!

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Ugadi, also known as the Kannada New Year, is the first day of creation by Lord Brahma. There is a huge festival on this day, and many spend the day donating to the poor, gifting, doing acts of service, and visiting a temple. Happy Ugadi to those who celebrate!

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Today Buddhists celebrate Hanamatsuri, the joyous festival marking the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. We reflect on his life of compassion and enlightenment that led to the Buddha's teachings. We wish all observers a meaningful and blissful Hanamatsuri!

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It is said that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb and was resurrected on the third day; this is called Easter or Resurrection Sunday. May this commemoration inspire us to bring love and happiness into the world. Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

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Holi Hai! Today is Holi, it is an ancient Hindu tradition that marks the triumph of good over evil. It indicates the start of spring and a good harvest. We hope this day is one filled with joy and peace to all celebrating.

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Chag Purim Sameach! Today Jews around the world celebrate the joyous festival of Purim! This commemorates the story of Esther, who courageously saved the Jewish people from persecution in ancient Persia. We wish our Jewish friends a very happy and fun-filled Purim celebration!

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Happy Nowruz to all who celebrate! Today more than 300 million people in Central Asia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and parts of the Middle East celebrate this day. Today is filled with feasts, ritual performance dance, and gifting. Aidé shomā mobārak!