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SUMMARY:Older Americans Month
DESCRIPTION:When Older Americans Month was established in 1963\, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month\,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.” \nHistorically\, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country\, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies\, events\, fairs\, and other such activities. \nSourced from https://acl.gov/oam/history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/older-americans-month/2027-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:The month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. It was founded by the Mental Health America organization (then known as the National Association for Mental Health) in order to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness\, including conditions like depression\, schizophrenia\, and bipolar disorder\, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. \nMental Health Month aims to raise awareness regarding the trauma and societal impact that mental illness can have on the physical\, emotional\, and mental well-being of children\, families\, and communities as a whole. \nSourced from https://www.lehighcenter.com/history/the-inspiring-history-of-mental-health-awareness-month/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/mental-health-awareness-month/2027-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504
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SUMMARY:World Press Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:World Press Freedom Day happens yearly on May 3\, and acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. It is an opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncelebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;\nassess the state of press freedom throughout the world;\ndefend the media from attacks on their independence;\nand pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-press-freedom-day-2/2027-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Cinco de Mayo\, (Spanish: “Fifth of May”) also called Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla\, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. \nWhen in 1861 Mexico declared a temporary moratorium on the repayment of foreign debts\, English\, Spanish\, and French troops invaded the country. By April 1862 the English and Spanish had withdrawn\, but the French\, with the support of wealthy landowners\, remained in an attempt to establish a monarchy under Maximilian of Austria and to curb U.S. power in North America. On May 5\, 1862\, a poorly equipped mestizo and Zapotec force under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French troops at the Battle of Puebla\, southeast of Mexico City; about 1\,000 French troops were killed. Although the fighting continued and the French were not driven out for another five years\, the victory at Puebla became a symbol of Mexican resistance to foreign domination. The city\, which was later renamed Puebla de Zaragoza\, is the site of a museum devoted to the battle\, and the battlefield itself is maintained as a park. \nThe day is celebrated in the state of Puebla with parades\, speeches\, and reenactments of the 1862 battle\, though it is not much noticed in most of the rest of the country. In the mid-20th-century United States\, the celebration of Cinco de Mayo became among Mexican immigrants a way of encouraging pride in their Mexican heritage. Critics observed that enthusiasm for the holiday celebration did not take off with a broader demographic until it was explicitly linked with the promotion of Mexican alcoholic beverages and that many U.S. festivities tended to both perpetuate negative stereotypes of Mexicans and promote excessive drinking. \n\nCinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day\, which falls on September 16. The latter holiday was established in 1810\, some 50 years before the Battle of Puebla occurred. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cinco-de-Mayo
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-2/2027-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270512T190000
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2027
DESCRIPTION:Held on the fifth day of the Hebrew calendar month of Iyar\, Yom Ha’atzmaut is a modern holiday celebrating Israel’s independence in 1948. Israeli Independence Day is always immediately preceded by Yom Hazikaron – Memorial Day for the Fallen Israeli Soldiers. The message of linking these two days is clear: Israelis owe their independence -the very existence of the state – to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it. \nThe official “switch” from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut takes place a few minutes after sundown\, with a ceremony at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl military cemetery in which the national flag is raised from half-staff to the top of the pole. Usually\, the president of Israel will deliver a speech of congratulations while soldiers representing all the various branches and units of the Israel Defense Forces parade with their flags. In recent decades this smaller-scale ceremony has replaced a much larger daytime parade which was the main event during the 1950s and ‘60s. The evening parade is followed by a torch lighting (hadlakat masuot) ceremony\, symbolically marking the country’s achievements in all spheres of life. \nOther than the official ceremonies\, Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in a variety of ways. In the major cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv\, nighttime festivities are focused on the main streets where crowds gather to watch public shows offered for free by the municipalities and the government. In rural communities\, many people spend the night dancing Israeli folk dances or singing Israeli songs. During the daytime thousands of Israeli families go out on hikes and picnics. Many army bases are also opened for civilians to visit to display the achievements of the Israeli Defense Forces. Yom Ha’atzmaut is concluded with the ceremony of granting the “Israel Prize“ recognizing individual Israelis for their unique contribution to the country’s culture\, science\, arts\, and the humanities. \nThe religious character of Yom Ha’atzmaut is still in the process of formation\, and is subject to debate. The Chief Rabbinate of the State has decided that this day should be marked with a recitation of Hallel (Psalms of Praise)\, similar to other joyous Jewish holidays\, and with the reading of a special haftarah (prophetic portion). Most ultra-Orthodox Jews\, in Israel and abroad\, have not accepted this ruling\, and some Orthodox Jews chant the Hallel without the blessing which precedes it. \nOn the other hand\, HaKibbutz HaDati (Modern Orthodox Kibbutz Movement) initiated a version of the prayer Al HaNissim (“Concerning the Miracles”) to be added to the Amidah (the central prayer recited while standing) on Yom Ha’atzmaut\, as it is on Hanukkah and Purim. This special addition to the liturgy of the day was not approved by the Chief Rabbinate but was adopted by the Masorti (Conservative) and the Progressive (Reform) congregations in Israel. Some rabbis argue that Yom Ha’atzmaut should be viewed in conjunction with Hanukkah and Purim\, since all three commemorate a “miraculous” victory of the Jews over an enemy of superior military might. It should be noted that most Israelis do not consider Yom Ha’atzmaut a religious holiday at all. \nAside from Israel\, most Jewish communities around the world have also incorporated Yom Ha’atzmaut into their calendars\, though it has become customary from some to hold the public celebrations on the closest Sunday in order to attract more participation. In Israel it is a formal holiday; so almost everyone has the day off. \nFor American Jews\, celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut has been a way to express solidarity with the State of Israel and to strengthen their alliance with it. In many communities\, it is one of few occasions in which Jewish organizations and synagogues of different ideologies and denominations cooperate in forming a common celebration. In many North American congregations\, the joint public celebration often is augmented by a religious service. In some cases\, this would occur on the Shabbat closest to Yom Ha’atzmaut and would consist of additional readings added to the service and\, usually\, the singing of Hatikvah (the Israeli national anthem). \nThere is not yet an accepted “tradition” of how to celebrate this holiday\, and only time will tell whether certain customs\, foods\, prayers\, and melodies will be linked in the Jewish mind with this holiday\, as with holidays that emerged many centuries before Yom Ha’atzmaut. For Jews around the world\, joining with Israelis celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut has become a concrete link in the Jewish connection to the land of Israel. \nSourced from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/yom-ha-atzmaut-israeli-independence-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/yom-haatzmaut-2027/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Observance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270516T190000
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SUMMARY:Eid al Adha 2027
DESCRIPTION:Eid al-Adha\, (Arabic: “Festival of Sacrifice”) also spelled ʿĪd al-Aḍḥā\, also called ʿĪd al-Qurbān or al-ʿĪd al-Kabīr (“Major Festival”)\, Turkish Kurban Bayram\, the second of two great Muslim festivals\, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā\, Saudi Arabia\, near Mecca\, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. As with Eid al-Fitr\, it is distinguished by the performance of communal prayer (ṣalāt) at daybreak on its first day. It begins on the 10th of Dhū al-Ḥijjah\, the last month of the Islamic calendar\, and continues for an additional three days (though the Muslim use of a lunar calendar means that it may occur during any season of the year). During the festival\, families that can afford to sacrifice a ritually acceptable animal (sheep\, goat\, camel\, or cow) do so and then divide the flesh equally among themselves\, the poor\, and friends and neighbours. Eid al-Adha is also a time for visiting with friends and family and for exchanging gifts. This festival commemorates the ransom with a ram of the biblical patriarch Ibrāhīm’s (Abraham’s) son Ismāʿīl (Ishmael)—rather than Isaac\, as in Judeo-Christian tradition.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/eid-al-adha-2027/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270518
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SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia
DESCRIPTION:The International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations\, gender identities or expressions\, and sex characteristics. \nThe date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. \nThe Day represents a major global annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers\, the media\, the public\, corporations\, opinion leaders\, local authorities\, etc. to the alarming situation faced by people with diverse sexual orientations\, gender identities or expressions\, and sex characteristics. \nMay 17 is now celebrated in more than 130 countries\, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal. Thousands of initiatives\, big and small\, are reported throughout the planet. \nThe International Day against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia has received official recognition from several States\, international institutions such as the European Parliament\, and by countless local authorities. Most United Nations agencies also mark the Day with specific events. \nEven if every year a “global focus issue” is promoted\, the International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia is not one centralised campaign; rather it is a moment that everyone can take advantage of to take action\, on whatever issue and in whatever format that they wish. \nMany different entities participate in the global mobilisation around May 17 and as a consequence it receives many different names. Some organisations add Lesbophobia or Intersexphobia as distinct focuses. Acronyms also vary\, from the initial IDAHO to IDAHOT or IDAHOBIT. The Day is not one central trademarked brand and everyone is free to communicate as they wish. \nNevertheless\, we have seen lately that several groups translate the “I” with “intersexism”. We have consulted with Intersex organisations who consider this term to be vague and misleading. We therefore ask everyone to please refrain from using the term “intersexism” and prefer the term “intersexphobia”. Please also note that the name of the Day currently does not explicitly include Intersexphobia as there is no global consensus among the Intersex communities that this should be included in the remit of May 17. \nInitially managed by the IDAHO Committee\, the initiative is now collectively managed in collaboration between regional and thematic networks working to advance the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations\, gender identities or expressions\, and sex characteristics. This collaboration brings together organizations and initiatives at global\, regional\, national and local levels. \nSourced from https://may17.org/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-2/2027-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:Malcolm X Day
DESCRIPTION:“We need more light about each other. Light creates understanding\, understanding creates love\, love creates patience\, and patience creates unity.” – Malcolm X\n\nFor over 23 years\, May 19th was a tremendous day in Anacostia Park. To celebrate pioneering civil rights activist Malcom X’s birthday\, tens of thousands of people would come to the park. They came to hear activists\, artists\, community leaders and more. Beginning in 1972\, the message of the yearly event was to celebrate and create unity in the surrounding community. The events featured community organizing\, art\, music\, and a general celebration of culture.\n\n\nMalcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19\, 1925 in Omaha\, NE. Later known as Malik El-Shabazz\, he rose from a background of poverty to became one of America’s most dynamic Black leaders of the 1960’s. Malcolm W was the founder of the Organization for Afro-American Unity. Both his community and some people in power respected him for his honest analysis of the plight of Blacks in America. As a Black Nationalist and prominent member of the Nation of Islam\, he represented one school of thought during the civil rights movement. He worked to combine the work of civil rights leaders while prioritizing Black autonomy and empowerment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe very first Malcolm X Day Celebration was held May of 1972 as a pre-rally to the First African Liberation Day Celebration (ALDC). Organizers sponsored rallies throughout DC. The intention was to bring awareness around issues the community faced. Malcolm X Day first took place at the Anna Johanning Baptist Church in Southeast DC. When attendance began to grow\, Anacostia Park became the new host for the event. The event sought to showcase the rich cultures that make up Black heritage. Malcolm X Day has become the oldest and largest tribute to Malcolm X in the nation. \nAt its prime\, Malcolm X Day would bring between 30\,000 and 50\,000 to the park each year for the daylong list of activities. The celebration spread the message “Unity in the Community. It brought together community activists\, civil rights leaders\, church leaders and more. Afro-centric vendors and artists\, musicians and various speakers would frequent the event. The event was a place for local entertainers and artists to share their art and expand their reach. \nPeople of all ages in the community would come to the park to celebrate the life and legacy of Malcolm X and to uplift the message of unity. Just as Malcolm X’s said\, “We cannot wait for others to do for us – we must do for ourselves.” \nSourced from https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/malcolm-x-day-in-anacostia-park.htm
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/malcolm-x-day/2027-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270522
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
DESCRIPTION:In December 2002\, the UN General Assembly\, in its resolution 57/249\, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development\, and in 2015\, the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development A/C.2/70/L.59\, affirming culture’s contribution to the three dimensions of sustainable development\, acknowledging further the natural and cultural diversity of the world\, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can contribute to\, and are crucial enablers of\, sustainable development. \nThe day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to advance the four goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005: \n\nSupport sustainable systems of governance for culture\nAchieve a balanced flow of cultural goods and services and increase mobility of artists and cultural professionals\nIntegrate culture in sustainable development frameworks\nPromote human rights and fundamental freedoms\n\nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/cultural-diversity-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-day-for-cultural-diversity-for-dialogue-and-development-3/2027-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270524T190000
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SUMMARY:Declaration of the Báb
DESCRIPTION:On May 23\, Baha’i’s around the world will celebrate the holiday known as the Declaration of the Báb. It commemorates when the Báb announced in 1844 that he was the new messenger of God. The holiday begins two hours and eleven minutes after sunset on May 22\, which is the exact time the Báb made his declaration. \nThe Báb was born Siyyid Ali-Muhammad on October 20\, 1918\, in Shiraz\, Iran. He was the founder of Bábism\, and one of the central figures of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1844\, at the age of twenty-four\, he claimed to be a messenger of God and took the name “Báb\,” which means “gate” or “door” in Arabic to emphasize his role as the portal through which the revelation of God would enter. He served as a herald for Bahá’u’lláh\, who is the central prophet of the Baha’i faith. \nBaha’is celebrate the Declaration of the Báb by gathering together and sharing prayers\, stories\, and reflections. It is one of the nine holy days in the Bahá’í Faith which means that work and school are suspended. \nSourced from https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-the-declaration-of-the-bab/#:~:text=On%20May%2023%2C%20Baha’i’s\,the%20B%C3%A1b%20made%20his%20declaration.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/declaration-of-the-bab/2027-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270527
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:Day of Vesak
DESCRIPTION:(also known as Visakha Puja\, Buddha Jayanti\, Buddha Purnima\, Buddha Day) \n“Vesak”\, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May\, is the most sacred day 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. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment\, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away. \nThe teachings of the Buddha\, and his message of compassion and peace and goodwill have moved millions. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha and on the Day of Vesak commemorate the birth\, the attainment of enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/vesak-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/day-of-vesak/2027-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Observance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
DESCRIPTION:From the evening of May 28\, 2019 through May 29\, 2019\, Bahá’ís around the world will celebrate the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the death of Bahá’u’lláh\, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Baha’u’llah was seventy-five years old when he passed away on May 29\, 1892. \nAt the age of 27\, Bahá’u’lláh became a follower of the Báb\, a Persian merchant who began preaching that God would soon send a new prophet similar to Jesus. The Báb and many of his followers were executed by the Ottoman authorities for their beliefs. Bahá’u’lláh was exiled for the same reason\, despite this\, in 1863 he declared that he was the expected prophet the Báb spoke of. Since then\, Bahá’ís have seen Bahá’u’lláh to be a Manifestation of God. \nBahá’u’lláh was imprisoned by Ottoman authorities\, first in Edirne\, and then in the prison city of Acre\, (present-day Israel)\, where he spent his final 24 years of life. On May 9\, 1892\, Bahá’u’lláh contracted a fever which became progressively worse\, and resulted in his death. Just after sunset on the day he passed away\, Bahá’u’lláh was buried in a simple room in a house next to the Mansion of Bahjí in Arce\, where he resided. His burial place is a destination of pilgrimage for his followers\, and the Bahá’í World Centre sits in nearby Haifa. Bahá’u’lláh named Abdu’l-Bahá as his successor and head of the Bahá’í Faith. This was the first time in history that the founder of a world religion had named his successor in a written irrefutable text. This choice of a successor is central to what is known as the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh. \nWhen Baha’u’llah passed\, many wondered if the newly founded Bahá’í Faith would survive. However\, not only did it survive\, it thrived\, growing rapidly and spreading throughout the world. \nBaha’is will celebrate the Ascension of Baha’u’llah by gathering together in devotion and prayer. These meetings have a somber and meditative tone in remembrance of Baha’u’llah. The Ascension of Baha’u’llah is also one of the nine holy days of the year when work and school is suspended. \nSourced from https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-ascension-of-bahaullah-ascension-of-jesus/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/ascension-of-bahaullah-2/2027-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day (US)
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day is an American holiday\, observed on the last Monday of May\, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday\, May 29. \nOriginally known as Decoration Day\, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials\, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially\, it marks the beginning of the summer season. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/memorial-day-us-2/2027-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230424T194819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194819Z
UID:10000374-1811808000-1814399999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Caribbean American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:In June 2005\, the House of Representatives unanimously adopted H. Con. Res. 71\, sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee\, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. On February 14\, 2006\, the resolution similarly passed the Senate\, culminating a two-year\, bipartisan and bicameral effort. The Proclamation was issued by President George W. Bush on June 6\, 2006. \nSince the declaration\, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. This year marks the fourteenth celebration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. \nThe campaign to designate June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month was spearheaded by Dr. Claire Nelson\, Founder\, and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Through the commemoration of this month\, we hope to ensure that America is reminded that its greatness lies in its diversity\, with Caribbean immigrants from founding father Alexander Hamilton\, to journalist Malcolm Gladwell\, who have shaped the American dream. \nSourced from
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/caribbean-american-heritage-month/2027-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230424T200026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T200026Z
UID:10000381-1811808000-1814399999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Since June of 2014\, Immigrant Heritage Month has given people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. \nSourced from https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/immigrant-heritage-month
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/immigrant-heritage-month/2027-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270603
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20200421T105647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T105647Z
UID:10000017-1811894400-1811980799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Native American Citizenship Day (US)
DESCRIPTION:On June 2\, 1924\, the U.S. government unilaterally extended U.S. citizenship to Native Americans by passing the Indian Citizenship Act over the objection of some Native Nations. As dual citizens of their tribes and the United States\, members of federally-recognized tribes should have been able to register and participate in both nontribal (U.S.) elections and tribal elections. \nSourced from https://narf.org/anniversary-indian-citizenship-act
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/native-american-citizenship-day/2027-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270615
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230424T192216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T192216Z
UID:10000359-1812931200-1813017599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Flag Day (US)
DESCRIPTION:When the American Revolution broke out in 1775\, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead\, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775\, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army—a unified colonial fighting force—with the hopes of a more organized battle against its colonial oppressors. This led to the creation of what was\, essentially\, the first “American” flag\, the Continental Colors. \nFor some\, this flag\, which was comprised of 13 red and white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner\, was too similar to that of the British. George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidence-builder for the revolutionary effort\, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-to-be fledgling nation. \nOn June 14\, 1777\, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes\, alternate red and white\,” and that “the union be 13 stars\, white in a blue field\, representing a new constellation.” \nOver 100 years later\, in 1916\, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/flag-day-us-2/2027-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270617
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230424T193117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T193117Z
UID:10000366-1813104000-1813190399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
DESCRIPTION:On 16 June 1606\, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ordered that Guru Arjan Dev Ji\, the fifth Sikh Guru be tortured and sentenced to death after the Guru had refused to stop preaching his message of God as started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Guru was made to sit on a burning hot sheet while boiling hot sand was poured over his body. After enduring five days of unrelenting torture\, Guru Arjan Dev Ji was taken for a bath in the river. As thousands watched he entered the river\, never to be seen again. \nAccordingly\, on the 16 of June of every year since 1606\, the Sikhs commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji\, the fifth Guru and the first Sikh Martyr. Before the arrest\, torture\, and martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev\, the Sikhs had nothing to do with weapons or violence\, as all the Sikh Gurus had taught the message of compassion\, love\, dedication\, hard work\, worship of one God\, and the commitment to peace and harmony for all the peoples of the world. \nSourced from: https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Martyrdom_of_Guru_Arjan
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/martyrdom-of-guru-arjan-dev/2027-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230523T005619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T005619Z
UID:10000388-1814400000-1814486399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada Day\, formerly (until 1982) Dominion Day\, the national holiday of Canada. The possibility of a confederation between the colonies of British North America was discussed throughout the mid-1800s. On July 1\, 1867\, a dominion was formed through the British North America Act as approved by the British Parliament. It consisted of territories then called Upper and Lower Canada and of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The act divided Canada into the provinces of Ontario and Quebec\, and it included provisions for other colonies and territories to join in the future\, which made possible the growth of Canada into its present form. The act served as Canada’s constitution until 1982\, and July 1 was celebrated as Dominion Day. \nBy terms of the Canada Act of 1982\, the British North America Act was repatriated from the British to the Canadian Parliament\, and Canada became a fully independent country. At the same time\, the name of the national holiday was changed to Canada Day. It is celebrated with parades\, displays of the flag\, the singing of the national anthem\, “O Canada\,” and fireworks. When July 1 falls on a Sunday\, the holiday is observed on the following day. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Canada-Day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/canada-day/2027-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270705
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230524T164401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T164401Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day (Fourth of July)
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941\, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd\, 1776\, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence\, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence\, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day\, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence\, with festivities ranging from fireworks\, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/independence-day-fourth-of-july/2027-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270710
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230524T165623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T165623Z
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SUMMARY:The Martyrdom of the Bab
DESCRIPTION:Baha’is around the world will observe the Martyrdom of the Báb. This holiday commemorates the 1850 execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith\, the Báb\, in Persia. It is one of nine holy days during which work and school is suspended. \nOn July 9\, 1850 the Báb\, who was thirty years old at the time\, was charged with apostasy and shot by order of the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire. Apostasy is the abandonment or rejection of a religious belief. There is much speculation and mystery surrounding the execution. Some accounts state that the Báb and one of his companions were suspended on a wall where they were shot by a large firing squad. But\, when the smoke cleared after the first firing of bullets\, the Báb was missing. It is said that he was was found back in his prison room finishing dictation to his secretary. There are several other interpretations of this miracle story. Even so\, they all agree that the Báb survived the first firing squad\, and was killed by the second. \nFor many years after the Báb’s death\, his followers secretly transported his body from place to place to avoid the desecration of his remains. The Báb was fianlly laid to rest at the Shrine of the Báb in Haifa on the middle terrace of the Bahá’í Gardens. \nBahá’í’s commemorate the Martyrdom of the Báb with prayers and scripture. Specifically\, the Bahá’í scripture called Tablets of Visitation. This scripture signifies the passing of an important figure. \nSourced from https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-the-martyrdom-of-the-bab/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/the-martyrdom-of-the-bab/2027-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270712
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230524T212752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T212752Z
UID:10000414-1815264000-1815350399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:World Population Day
DESCRIPTION:World Population Day\, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues\, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989\, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion\, which was observed on 11 July 1987. \nBy resolution 45/216 of December 1990\, the United Nations General Assembly decided to continue observing World Population Day to enhance awareness of population issues\, including their relations to the environment and development. \nThe Day was first marked on 11 July 1990 in more than 90 countries. Since then\, a number of a number of UNFPA country offices and other organizations and institutions commemorate World Population Day\, in partnership with governments and civil society. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-population-day/background
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-population-day/2027-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270715
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230524T213322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213322Z
UID:10000420-1815523200-1815609599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People's Day
DESCRIPTION:July 14 is recognized around the world as International Non-Binary People’s Day. This occasion shines a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the rich diversity of the community. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe term “non-binary” describes someone who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. Non-binary folks may identify as being both a man and a woman or as falling completely outside these categories. \nSourced from https://www.hrc.org/news/celebrating-the-diversity-of-the-non-binary-community-for-international-non
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-non-binary-peoples-day/2027-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270715
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230524T214444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T214444Z
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SUMMARY:Bastille Day
DESCRIPTION:Bastille Day\, in France and its overseas départements and territories\, holiday marking the anniversary of the fall on July 14\, 1789\, of the Bastille\, in Paris. Originally built as a medieval fortress\, the Bastille eventually came to be used as a state prison. Political prisoners were often held there\, as were citizens detained by the authorities for trial. Some prisoners were held on the direct order of the king\, from which there was no appeal. Although by the late 18th century it was little used and was scheduled to be demolished\, the Bastille had come to symbolize the harsh rule of the Bourbon monarchy. During the unrest of 1789\, on July 14 a mob approached the Bastille to demand the arms and ammunition stored there\, and\, when the forces guarding the structure resisted\, the attackers captured the prison and released the seven prisoners held there. The taking of the Bastille signaled the beginning of the French Revolution\, and it thus became a symbol of the end of the ancien régime. \n\nJuly 14\, often called la fête nationale in France\, became an official holiday in 1880. From the beginning\, speeches\, military parades\, and fireworks\, along with public revelry\, were part of the celebration. The slogan “Vive le 14 juillet!” (“Long live the 14th of July!”) has continued to be associated with the day. The holiday came to be celebrated in the former French colonies and is observed in those places maintaining links to France. French Polynesia especially came to be known for its adaptation of the holiday to its own culture\, with singing\, dancing\, and drumming performances and competitions held throughout the month of July. In addition\, Francophiles worldwide have taken up the observance of Bastille Day\, celebrating with dinners of French cuisine\, for example\, or with concerts of French music. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bastille-Day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/bastille-day/2027-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270725
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230524T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220643Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Day
DESCRIPTION:Completing a treacherous thousand-mile exodus\, an ill and exhausted Brigham Young and fellow members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints arrived in Utah’s Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24\, 1847. The Mormon pioneers viewed their arrival as the founding of a Mormon homeland\, hence Pioneer Day. The Mormons\, as they were commonly known\, left their settlement in Nauvoo\, Illinois\, and journeyed West seeking refuge from religious persecution. The final impetus for their trek was the murder of founder and prophet Joseph Smith on June 27\, 1844. \nDetermined to settle in an isolated region\, the pioneers made their way across the plains and over the Rocky Mountains to Utah. They lost many of their party to disease during the winter months. By the time they reached Utah\, the desolate valley was a welcome sight. Potatoes and turnips were soon planted\, and a dam was built. With solemn ceremonies\, the settlers consecrated the two-square-mile city\, and sent back word that the “promised land” had been found. By the end of 1847\, nearly 2\,000 Mormons had settled in the Salt Lake Valley. \n\nJuly 24 is still celebrated as Pioneer Day in Utah and several other Western states. The bravery of the original settlers and their strength of character and physical endurance is commemorated with festivities including games and music\, speeches\, parades\, rodeos\, and picnics. \n\n\nSourced from https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/july-24
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/pioneer-day/2027-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270726
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230526T140245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T140245Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday of Haile Selassie I
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the holiest days of the Rastafarian year. It is celebrated with Nyahbinghi drumming\, hymns and prayers. Born in 1892 as Tafari Mahonnen\, Ras Tafari ruled Ethiopia as regent and crown prince from 1916 to 1928\, and in 1930 was crowned emperor. This was when he became his Imperial Majesty\, Emperor Haile Selassi I\, a name that means ‘Power of the Trinity’. \nHaile Selassie was Ethiopia’s 225th and last emperor\, serving from 1930 until his overthrow in 1974 by the Marxist dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam. He traced his line back to Menelik I\, who was credited with being the child of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. His birth had been foretold by astrologers\, who foretold the great drought that started in 1889 and was broken at the moment of the child’s birth\, thus confirming his identity and destiny. His teachers were astounded at the depth of his knowledge and his understanding of ancient Indic religious texts. It is claimed that he could also converse with animals\, and that savage beasts became docile in his presence. He was a skilled linguist\, who learnt to read and write in Amharic and Ge’ez – and also in French. \nFor a country trying to gain its foothold in the world and seeking to curry favour with the West\, the progressive Ras Tafari came to symbolize the hopes and dreams of Ethiopia’s younger population. In 1923 he led Ethiopia into the League of Nations. The following year\, he travelled to Europe\, becoming the first Ethiopian ruler to go abroad. \nMany of the Jamaican descendants of former slaves regarded Ethiopia as the symbol of all Africa\, so the crowning of the new emperor was regarded as a highly propitious event. The Rastafari movement emerged in the 1930s\, in large part inspired by the vision of Marcus Garvey and focussed on the belief that Haile Selassie was a divine being and the redeemer of the black people. Although the anticipated mass repatriation to Africa has not occurred\, the movement has spread throughout much of the world\, largely through immigration and the interest generated by reggae music – most notably\, that of Bob Marley. For the more than a million Rastafarians worldwide\, the anniversary of the birth of Haile Selassie is considered one of the most significant days of the Rasta year. \nSourced from https://www.reonline.org.uk/festival_event/birthday-of-haile-selassie-i
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/birthday-of-haile-selassie-i/2027-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270728
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230526T142913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T142913Z
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SUMMARY:St. James the Greater Day
DESCRIPTION:St. James\, also called James\, son of Zebedee\, or James the Greater\, (born\, Galilee\, Palestine—died 44 CE\, Jerusalem; feast day July 25)\, one of the Twelve Apostles\, distinguished as being in Jesus’ innermost circle and the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament (Acts 12:2). \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-James-son-of-Zebedee
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/st-james-the-greater-day/2027-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Observance,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270729
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230526T143459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T143459Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26\, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. Throughout the year and on the ADA Anniversary (July 26)\, the ADA National Network recognizes this landmark event and the important work to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities. \nSourced from https://adata.org/ada-anniversary
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/disability-independence-day/2027-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270731
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230526T145925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T145925Z
UID:10000459-1816905600-1816991999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Friendship Day
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples\, countries\, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. \nThe resolution places emphasis on involving young people\, as future leaders\, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity. \nTo mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments\, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events\, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations\, solidarity\, mutual understanding and reconciliation. \nThe International Day of Friendship is an initiative that follows on the proposal made by UNESCO defining the Culture of Peace as a set of values\, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems. It was then adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1997. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-friendship-day/2027-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270807
DTSTAMP:20260504T202836
CREATED:20230526T151620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T151620Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration
DESCRIPTION:Transfiguration\, in the New Testament\, the occasion upon which Jesus Christ took three of his disciples\, Peter\, James\, and John\, up on a mountain\, where Moses and Elijah appeared and Jesus was transfigured\, his face and clothes becoming dazzlingly bright. The Transfiguration is recorded in all three of the Synoptic Gospels (Mark 9:2–13; Matthew 17:1–13; Luke 9:28–36) and is understood to have been the revelation of the eternal glory of the second person of the Trinity\, which was normally veiled during Christ’s life on earth. The event can also be interpreted as an anticipatory Resurrection appearance\, and the presence of the two prophets is often taken to signify Christ’s fulfillment of the Mosaic Law and the prophecies of the Hebrew Bible (the Christian Old Testament). The Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches on August 6\, and the Transfiguration is ranked alongside Jesus’ baptism and the Crucifixion\, Resurrection\, and Ascension as a key milestone of his life and ministry. \nIn the Gospel accounts\, after foretelling his death and Resurrection\, Jesus and his three disciples went to “a high mountain” to be away from the crowds. There\, Jesus’ face began to shine like the sun and his clothes became miraculously white. As the disciples looked on\, Elijah and Moses suddenly appeared in glory and talked with the transfigured Jesus. Peter then offered to make three dwellings\, one for Jesus and one for each of the two supernatural guests\, but was interrupted by a voice from a bright cloud that said\, “This is my Son\, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5). Having collapsed in fear\, the disciples were comforted by Jesus\, who then urged them to keep silent about these events until after his Resurrection (Mark 9:9; Matthew 17:9). According to tradition\, the event took place on Mount Tabor. The Transfiguration is also referenced in the Second Letter of Peter\, where Peter’s presence as an eyewitness to Christ’s majesty is used to assure the readers that his message is true (1:16–18). \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Transfiguration-Christianity
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