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Interfaith Calendar

Please Note

Please note the Rockwood School District does not support or endorse any religious group or sect. This calendar is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an all-inclusive document identifying religious holidays. The district recognizes there may be other religious holidays observed by students and staff. Therefore, scheduling and student absences related to religious holidays and observances are to be addressed in Rockwood Policy and Regulation 2310.

Date Observance Tradition
June 16-17, 2024 Eid al-Adha (begins at sunset on the first day) Islam
October 2-4, 2024 Rosh Hashanah (begins at sunset of the first day) Jewish
October 11-12, 2024 Yom Kippur (begins at sunset on the first day) Jewish
October 16-23, 2024 Sukkot Jewish
November 1, 2024 Diwali Hindu
December 25, 2024 Christmas Christian
December 25, 2024-January 2, 2025 Hanukkah (begins at sunset on the first day) Jewish
December 26, 2024–January 1, 2025 Kwanzaa African-American
and Pan-African
January 29, 2025 Chinese New Year Chinese
February 28, 2025 Ramadan  Islam
March 5, 2025 Ash Wednesday Christian
March 13-14, 2025 Purim (begins at sunset on the first day) Jewish
March 30-31, 2025 Eid-al-Fitr (last days of Ramadan) Islam
April 12-20, 2025 Passover (begins at sunset on the first day) Jewish
April 18, 2025 Good Friday Christian
April 20, 2025 Easter Christian
May 12, 2025 Buddha Day Buddhist

Understanding These Observances

Ash Wednesday
The Christian observance begins the 40-day season of Lent, which is a period of prayer, alms-giving, and fasting. Some students may not attend school for part of the day to attend worship services.
Buddha Day
Buddhists celebrate the birthday of Buddha.
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year marks the Chinese calendar's first day of the new year. It is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year.
Christmas
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is observed by prayers, exchanging of gifts, and family gatherings.
Diwali
The Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizes the human urge to move toward the light with gift exchanges, fireworks, and festive meals.
Easter
The Christian sacred day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion. Observances include worship services beginning at sunrise, special music, feasting, and parades.
Eid al-Adha
The Islamic Feast of Sacrifice is a three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. Some students may not attend school.
Eid-al-Fitr
This Islamic event marks the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah and involves wearing the finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions.
Good Friday
This day is a Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus and related events. Some students may not attend school due to daily services and prayer vigils.
Hanukkah
Jewish Festival of Lights commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164 b.c.e. One candle on the nine-candle Menorah is lit each night.
Kwanzaa
This festival is observed by many African Americans as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values.
Passover
The Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Students may fast from dawn to sunset starting the day of the evening Passover begins.
Purim
Jewish Purim commemorates the rescue of the Jews in ancient Persia and celebrates religious freedom. Students may fast during the day.
Ramadan
The Islamic month of devotion commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. There is strict fasting from dawn to sunset each day for the entire month, and students perform extra nightly congregational prayers.
Rosh Hashanah
The beginning of the new Jewish year starts a 10-day period of prayer and repentance. Students might attend services from before sunset through the end of the holiday. Some students may not attend school.
Sukkot
The Jewish Festival of Thanksgiving commemorates the 40-year wandering of the Israelites in the desert on the way to the Promised Land.
Yom Kippur
The Jewish Day of Atonement is observed with strict fasting and repentance. Many students may not attend school or maybe attending late evening services.