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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20261007T044806
CREATED:20200901T122721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T122721Z
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SUMMARY:World Heart Day
DESCRIPTION:World Heart Day\, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases\, including their prevention and their global impact. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/World-Heart-Day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-heart-day/2024-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230531T032404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T032404Z
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SUMMARY:Meskel
DESCRIPTION:“Meskel is a festival in celebration of Helena\, mother of Emperor Constantine\, finding the true cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Mirrored in many ways by Ash Wednesday in the west\, the festival competes for top billing and is considered the most important festival for the laity and ordained alike.” \nSourced from https://www.brilliant-ethiopia.com/meskel
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/meskel/2024-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200831T134056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T134056Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Bisexuality Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bisexuality Day unites the bisexual community\, their friends\, and their supporters. It also raises awareness and provides an opportunity to educate the public about bisexuality.  The day aims to counteract prejudice of bisexuals by both the straight and greater LGBTQIA+ communities. Across the country\, organizations will hold events in communities designed to dispel myths and increase awareness.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/celebrate-bisexuality-day/2024-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230527T001039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T001039Z
UID:10000497-1726963200-1727049599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Mabon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Known as the pagan Thanksgiving\, Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox\, when day and night are equal\, making it a time of balance\, equality and harmony.  In ancient times Mabon was a celebration of the second harvest (Lughnasadh was the first) when farmers gathered hearty foods like gourds\, pumpkins\, grapes and apples. \nModern Mabon celebrations are a time to give thanks for the abundance of Mother Earth – both literally and spiritually.  It’s also a good time to reflect on the Wheel of the Year\, recognizing your successes and letting go of the things that did not serve you during the past twelve months. \nSourced from https://www.mabonhouse.co/mabon
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/mabon/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200831T115959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T115959Z
UID:10000060-1726963200-1727049599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Centenarian's Day
DESCRIPTION:National Centenarian’s Day honors those who’ve celebrated 100 birthdays or more.  Initially\, the day urged people to listen to the stories centenarians had to tell. Their rich history and wisdom offered a wealth of information. As the celebration spread\, groups formed to honor centenarians in various ways. Often\, listening to their life stories proves the age-old saying that with age comes wisdom.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-centenarians-day/2024-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20231122T152123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152123Z
UID:10000628-1726876800-1726963199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace\, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-day-of-peace/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200831T133424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T133424Z
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, on September 17\, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. In addition\, September 17-23 is also recognized as Constitution Week. During this time\, USCIS encourages Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen. \nSourced from https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs/constitution-day-and-citizenship-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/citizenship-day/2024-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T190000
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230527T001711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T001711Z
UID:10000498-1726426800-1726513200@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Eid Milad-Un-Nabi
DESCRIPTION:Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an annual celebration to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal\, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar\, which commences with the sighting of the moon. The occasion also marks the death anniversary of the Prophet. \nSourced from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/eid-milad-un-nabi-2022-history-significance-date-and-celebration/articleshow/94739747.cms
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/eid-milad-un-nabi/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20170914T043902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T043902Z
UID:10000032-1726358400-1729036799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:From September 15 – October 15 each year\, we celebrate the many contributions of our Latino brothers and sisters across the country.  Latinos make up almost 19% of the US population and can be seen lending their passion and intellectual talents to business & industry\, science & technology\, education\, government\, agriculture\, and the arts. \n“Each year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and Central and South America. \nThe day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. In addition\, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18\, respectively. ” \nhttps://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/hispanic-latino-heritage-month/2024-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20240502T192158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T192158Z
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SUMMARY:Paitishahema
DESCRIPTION:The third festival of Paitishahema commemorates earth’s creation and the fall harvest. It takes place on the 176th to 180th days (September 12 to 16). \nZoroastrians observe six seasonal festivals (Gahambar) that celebrate the sanctity of God’s universal creations. Each Gahambar lasts five days and honors the five material creations: earth\, water\, plants\, animals and humans. Believers spend the first four days reciting scriptures and come together on the last day for a feast. \nSourced from https://theguibordcenter.org/zoroastrian-holy-days-and-observances/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/paitishahema/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T234800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T234800Z
UID:10000492-1726012800-1726099199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
DESCRIPTION:Every year on September 11\, Ethiopians celebrate their New Year. The holiday is called “Enkutatash\,” which literary means the “gift of jewels.” This naming came from the legendary visit of the Ethiopian Queen Sheba to that of King Solomon of Jerusalem back in 98 BC. During her visit\, this famous queen of Ethiopia brought the king a collection of “jewels.” Upon her return home\, the queen was restocked with a new supply of “enku” (jewels) for her treasury. \nEthiopians called the New Year “Enkutatash” because the period the queen arrived back to Ethiopia coincided with the New Year’s celebration in September. Celebrating the New Year in September\, however\, is originally connected to the Bible as it is the period that God created the Heavens and the Earth and so this period should be the beginning of a New Year. \nIn Ethiopia\, the month of September is called Meskerem. It is a month Ethiopians say goodbye to the three months rainy and thunderous winter and look forward to the pleasant spring weather. It is a month that everyone will be filled with a new spirit of hope for the New Year. \nSourced from https://addisjemari.org/enkutatash-ethiopian-new-year/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/enkutatash-ethiopian-new-year/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200831T114321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T114321Z
UID:10000059-1726012800-1726099199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Patriot Day
DESCRIPTION:Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3\,000 people who were killed in the September 11\, 2001\, terrorist attacks. Each year\, in the United States the day is dedicated to remembering those who died as well as those who risked their own lives to save others. \n 
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/patriot-day/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200901T122508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T122508Z
UID:10000063-1725926400-1726012799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO has been co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. \nSourced from https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-suicide-prevention-day/2024-09-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20240121T210518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T210518Z
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SUMMARY:International Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Since 1967\, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights\, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. \nSourced from https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-literacy-day/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230527T000336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T000336Z
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SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ganesh Chaturthi\, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi\, in Hinduism\, 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha\, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September)\, the sixth month of the Hindu calendar. \nAt the start of the festival\, idols of Ganesha are placed on raised platforms in homes or in elaborately decorated outdoor tents. The worship begins with the pranapratishtha\, a ritual to invoke life in the idols\, followed by shhodashopachara\, or the 16 ways of paying tribute. Amid the chanting of Vedic hymns from religious texts like the Ganesh Upanishad\, the idols are anointed with red sandalwood paste and yellow and red flowers. Ganesha is also offered coconut\, jaggery\, and 21 modaks (sweet dumplings)\, considered to be Ganesha’s favourite food. \nAt the conclusion of the festival\, the idols are carried to local rivers in huge processions accompanied by drumbeats\, devotional singing\, and dancing. There they are immersed\, a ritual symbolizing Ganesha’s homeward journey to Mount Kailas—the abode of his parents\, Shiva and Parvati. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ganesh-Chaturthi
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/ganesh-chaturthi-vinayaka-chaturthi/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20240121T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T202331Z
UID:10000663-1725494400-1725580799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Day of Charity
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people\, NGOs\, and stakeholders all around the world to to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. \nCharity\, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy\, provides real social bonding and contributes to the creation of inclusive and more resilient societies. Charity can alleviate the worst effects of humanitarian crises\, supplement public services in health care\, education\, housing and child protection. It assists the advancement of culture\, science\, sports\, and the protection of cultural and natural heritage. It also promotes the rights of the marginalized and underprivileged and spreads the message of humanity in conflict situations. \nIn the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development adopted in September 2015\, the United Nations recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions\, including extreme poverty\, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. The Agenda also calls for a spirit of strengthened global solidarity\, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. It also acknowledges the role of the diverse private sector\, ranging from micro-enterprises to cooperatives to multinationals\, and that of civil society organizations and philanthropic organizations in the implementation of the new Agenda. \nThe 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth in the Agenda can be grouped into six critical areas: people\, planet\, prosperity\, peace\, and partnership. They have the potential to transform our lives and our planet by providing the framework needed for philanthropic institutions to enable all people to contribute to the betterment of our world. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-day-of-charity/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230524T170230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T170230Z
UID:10000405-1725235200-1725321599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed the first Monday in September\, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century\, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength\, prosperity\, and well-being. \nSourced from https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/labor-day/2024-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20240502T190959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T190959Z
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SUMMARY:First Parkash
DESCRIPTION:First Parkash (opening ceremony) of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib\, the main Sikh scripture\, is observed on September 1. The Granth\, or Adi Granth\, is a collection of prayers and hymns. The fifth Sikh guru\, Arjan Dev Ji\, compiled words and verses from all the Sikh Gurus and other saints to create the Granth. \nWhen Guru Arjan finished compiling the Granth’s 1\,430 pages and 5\,864 verses\, he placed it in the new Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. He performed the first parkash there on 1 Bhadon Sudi\, Samvat 1661 (August 30\, 1604). The Adi Granth was a turning point for the Sikh faith\, marking its separation from Hinduism and Islam. \nSourced from https://theguibordcenter.org/faiths/sikhism/sikh-festivals-and-observances/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/first-parkash/
CATEGORIES:Observance,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T234317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T234317Z
UID:10000491-1725062400-1725753599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Paryushana 2024
DESCRIPTION:The most important Jain religious observance of the year\, Paryushana literally means “abiding” or “coming together.” Lasting either eight or ten days\, it is a time of intensive study\, reflection\, and purification. It culminates with a final day that involves confession and asking for forgiveness. \nParyushana is the most important Jain religious observance of the year. For both Shvetambaras\, who observe the festival over a period of eight days\, and Digambaras\, for whom Paryushana Parva lasts ten days\, this is a time of intensive study\, reflection\, and purification. It takes place in the middle of the four-month rainy season in India\, a time when the monks and nuns cease moving about from place to place and stay with a community. Paryushan means\, literally\, “abiding” or “coming together.” The monks and nuns who have to maintain fixed residence during the rainy season abide with the laity and are available to them for instruction and guidance. It is also a time when the laity take on various temporary vows of study and fasting\, a spiritual intensity similar to temporary monasticism. In this respect\, it bears comparison with periods of rigorous religious practice in other traditions\, such as the Christian observance of Lent. Paryushana concludes with a time of confession and forgiveness for the transgressions of the previous year. \nSourced from https://pluralism.org/paryushana-and-the-festival-of-forgiveness
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/paryushana/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200811T122524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T122524Z
UID:10000058-1724976000-1725062399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Grief Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:On August 30\, National Grief Awareness Day recognizes the time it takes to heal from loss doesn’t have a prescribed course and is a reminder closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies\, the void they leave affects everyone differently.\nThroughout the day\, take stock of those in your life who have been affected by a form of loss.  The death of a loved one\, a close friend or enduring an extreme change in their lifestyle can trigger grief. When we lose the stability of shelter\, a job or a routine we have known for years\, we suffer a type of loss that requires closure. Some adjust to these changes easily\, and others take time to become familiar with new routines.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-grief-awareness-day/2024-08-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20231214T160743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T160743Z
UID:10000641-1724630400-1724716799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Janmashtami
DESCRIPTION:Janmashtami\, Hindu festival celebrating the birth (janma) of the god Krishna on the eighth (ashtami) day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). The number eight has another significance in the Krishna legend in that he is the eighth child of his mother\, Devaki. \nThe occasion is observed especially in Mathura and Vrindavan (Brindaban)\, the scenes of Krishna’s childhood and early youth. On the preceding day\, devotees keep a vigil and fast until midnight\, the traditional hour of his birth. Then the image of Krishna is bathed in water and milk\, dressed in new clothes\, and worshipped. Temples and household shrines are decorated with leaves and flowers; sweetmeats are first offered to the god and then distributed as prasada (the god’s leftovers\, which carry his favour) to all the members of the household. The devotees of Krishna commemorate the events of his birth by preparing elaborate representations of Mathura\, where he was born\, the Yamuna River\, over which he was transported to safety\, and Gokul (ancient Vraja)\, the scene of his childhood\, using small images of the god\, the other participants\, and the animals and birds of the forest. Pots of milk are hung from tall poles in the streets\, and men form human pyramids to reach and break the pots—this in imitation of Krishna’s childhood play with the cowherd boys\, when they stole the curds hung out of reach by their mothers. The festival is also a time for group singing and dancing. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janmashtami
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/janmashtami/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T232934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T232934Z
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SUMMARY:Krishna Janmashtami 2024
DESCRIPTION:Janmashtami\, Hindu festival celebrating the birth (janma) of the god Krishna on the eighth (ashtami) day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). The number eight has another significance in the Krishna legend in that he is the eighth child of his mother\, Devaki. \n\nThe occasion is observed especially in Mathura and Vrindavan (Brindaban)\, the scenes of Krishna’s childhood and early youth. On the preceding day\, devotees keep a vigil and fast until midnight\, the traditional hour of his birth. Then the image of Krishna is bathed in water and milk\, dressed in new clothes\, and worshipped. Temples and household shrines are decorated with leaves and flowers; sweetmeats are first offered to the god and then distributed as prasada (the god’s leftovers\, which carry his favour) to all the members of the household. The devotees of Krishna commemorate the events of his birth by preparing elaborate representations of Mathura\, where he was born\, the Yamuna River\, over which he was transported to safety\, and Gokul (ancient Vraja)\, the scene of his childhood\, using small images of the god\, the other participants\, and the animals and birds of the forest. Pots of milk are hung from tall poles in the streets\, and men form human pyramids to reach and break the pots—this in imitation of Krishna’s childhood play with the cowherd boys\, when they stole the curds hung out of reach by their mothers. The festival is also a time for group singing and dancing. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janmashtami \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/krishna-janmashtami/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200811T122120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T122120Z
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SUMMARY:National Women's Equality Day
DESCRIPTION:The United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women full and equal voting rights on this day in 1920. Every year on August 26\, we commemorate this right with National Women’s Equality Day.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-womens-equity-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20240502T190328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T190328Z
UID:10000680-1724371200-1724543999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Jizo Bon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Jizo Bon is a festival that celebrates Jizo Bodhisattva\, a guardian deity of children and travelers. It consists of traditions that originated in the ancient capital of Kyoto and were passed down in various parts of the Wakasa region. \nAround August 23rd or 24th each year\, the Jizo Bon Festival is held in villages and cities across the Wakasa region to pray for the health of young children. During the festival\, children clean and apply new “make-up” to the Jizo statues and place colored flags by the shrines. They ring small handbells and call out to passers-by\, encouraging them to give prayers and offerings to the Jizo. Snacks that the children can eat on the Jizo’s behalf are a popular choice of offering. \nSourced from https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/japan_heritage/bunkazai/detail.php?lang=EN&id=72
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/jizo-bon-festival/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240824
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T230436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T230436Z
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
DESCRIPTION:On the night of 22 to 23 August 1791\, in Saint Domingue\, today the Republic of Haiti\, saw the beginning of the uprising that would play a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. \nIt is against this background that the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated on 23 August each year. It was first celebrated in a number of countries\, in particular in Haiti (23 August 1998) and Gorée Island in Senegal (23 August 1999). \n\n\nThis International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. In accordance with the goals of the intercultural project “The Routes of Enslaved Peoples”\, it should offer an opportunity for collective consideration of the historic causes\, the methods and the consequences of this tragedy\, and for an analysis of the interactions to which it has given rise between Africa\, Europe\, the Americas and the Caribbean. \n\n\n\nSourced from https://www.unesco.org/en/days/slave-trade-remembrance
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition/2024-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T232301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T232301Z
UID:10000489-1724025600-1724111999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan 2024
DESCRIPTION:Originating from Sanskrit\, the term Raksha Bandhan translates as “bond of protection.” \nObserved on the full-moon day during Shravana (July-August)\, the 5th month in the Hindu lunar calendar\, Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu holiday celebrating the love between a brother and sister. \nOn this day\, a sister ties a threaded amulet\, known as a rakhi\, around a brother’s wrist\, honoring their relationship. The bracelet symbolizes the brother’s oath to protect his sister throughout her life\, and the sister’s prayers and blessings for protection and wellbeing of her brother. He then gives her a gift\, signifying his acceptance of this duty. \nThough Raksha Bandhan is specifically related to the bond of a brother and sister\, the holiday is ultimately a message of the universal brotherhood and sisterhood that can be recognized amongst all people. Because of this\, rakhi are often tied between spouses\, friends\, and even gurus. \nSourced from https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/5-things-to-know-about-raksha-bandhan
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/raksha-bandhan/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T225628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T225628Z
UID:10000477-1723852800-1723939199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Marcus Garvey Day
DESCRIPTION:Marcus Garvey Day “commemorates Marcus Moziah Garvey\, a Jamaican-born Black political activist\, publisher\, and journalist (to name a few). Garvey was probably the most charismatic Afro-American leader until Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He established a chain of businesses including factories\, hotels\, restaurants\, grocery stores\, and laundries and was the founder of the Negro World newspaper\, Black Star Line\, and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Garvey popularized\, and is credited for\, the phrase “Black Is Beautiful”\, giving his followers and supporters a sense of hope and power. \nBorn August 17\, 1887\, Marcus Garvey was the youngest of 11 children to a stonemason father and domestic servant mother. Being a descendant of African slaves (the Irish last name Garvey had been inherited by his ancestors from their former owners)\, he was at the lowest level of the Jamaican social hierarchy. At the age of 14\, Garvey left for Kingston and joined the labor union for a local print shop in Kingston\, which set the stage for his activism work. \nIn 1914\, Garvey started the first UNIA in Jamaica and three years later established the first in Harlem\, NY. By 1919\, UNIA membership grew to more than four million members. Later\, Marcus Garvey became targeted by the then Bureau of Investigation due to his outspoken activism and Black nationalism. This would eventually lead to his imprisonment for five years in Atlanta where he would write his famous paper First Message to the Negroes of the World from Atlanta Prison.After his release\, he traveled to speak to the League of Nations to speak of racial issues and the worldwide abuse of people of color and later established the People’s Political Party in Jamaica to support worker’s rights and the poor. Garvey lived and worked in London from 1935 until his death in 1940.” \nThough not embraced by many of his peers for his separatists/nationalist views\, Garvey’s legacy as a leader\, speaker\, and activist continues worldwide.” \nSourced from https://www.unco.edu/equity-inclusion/communications/marcus-garvey-aug22.aspx
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/marcus-garvey-day/2024-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20200806T141203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T141203Z
UID:10000056-1723852800-1723939199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Nonprofit Day
DESCRIPTION:National Nonprofit Day recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-nonprofit-day/2024-08-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T154438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T154438Z
UID:10000471-1723680000-1723766399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Dormition of the Theotokos
DESCRIPTION:The feast of the Dormition or Falling-asleep of the Theotokos is celebrated on the fifteenth of August\, preceded by a two-week fast. This feast\, which is also sometimes called the Assumption\, commemorates the death\, resurrection and glorification of Christ’s mother. It proclaims that Mary has been “assumed” by God into the heavenly kingdom of Christ in the fullness of her spiritual and bodily existence. \nSourced from https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/dormition-of-the-theotokos
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/dormition-of-the-theotokos/2024-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20261007T044807
CREATED:20230526T152343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T152343Z
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SUMMARY:Obon (Ullambana)
DESCRIPTION:Urabon\, shortened as Obon is a Japanese term translated from the Sanskrit word ‘Ullambana’ which actually means ‘to hang upside down’. It is used to imply the excruciating suffering\, be it physical or spiritual\, when one is hung upside down. The festival is considered an Invitation to the Dead because it is believed to be the time the spirits revisit our world. Even though such dark imagery is associated with its name and meaning\, the Obon festival is actually a fun tradition celebrated with large gatherings\, family reunions\, and bright lanterns. \nSourced from https://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/buddhism/obon-festival-celebrate
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/obon-ullambana/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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