Diversity Digest - October Celebrations

Dasara (Dussehra)-
Dussehra is one of the most important and religious festival of Hindus and celebrated across the country. This festival is celebrated as the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana.

Mawlid Al-Nabi (Eid Milad un-Nabi)
Marks the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth. Some Muslims commemorate the event because of his significance in Islam.

Sukkot
Celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt.

National Coming Out Day
On this day, many people who identify as LGBTQ+ will “come out” (a term stemming from the phrase “come out of the closet”) to friends or family about their identities.

Sikh Holy Day
The day to celebrate Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs spiritual guide.

International Pronouns Day
Seeks to make respecting, sharing and educating about personal pronouns commonplace

​Birth of Bab
A Baha`i holiday celebrating the birth of the prophet Ba`b