Calendar of Religious Holidays

• Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the first date listed.

* Islamic dates are approximate. The official days can be plus/minus one day and depend upon the official physical sighting of the new moon. This can be confirmed at the time by calling the Islamic Center at 520-624-3233.

** Buddhist: Two aspects to take into account with Buddhist festivals.  Most, with the exception of the Japanese, use the lunar calendar and the dates of festivals vary from country to country and between Buddhist traditions.

Shabbat, Jewish Sabbath: Every week from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. (Also observed by several Christian denominations, the largest being 7th Day Adventists)

Note: Bahá'is holidays begin at sunset on the day preceding the given date. There are also 19 days of fasting (Mar 2-21). Work is not forbidden, but because of fasting, exams may be easier to take in the morning or evening.

• Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the day preceding the given date.

* Islamic dates are approximate. The official days can be plus/minus one day and depend upon the official physical sighting of the new moon. This can be confirmed at the time by calling the Islamic Center at 520-624-3233.

# Orthodox Christian holidays. Most Orthodox Christians would also be excused from work obligations on Christmas.

** Lunar New Year is an important religious and cultural holiday for Asians.