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The Yarra Ranges Interfaith Network (YRIN) promotes peace, respect and understanding amongst religious and spiritual communities in the Yarra Ranges Shire, fostering social cohesion with each other and the broader community.

02/10/2024

Navaratri
Date: 3-12 October **
Religion: Hinduism

Navaratri, which literally means ‘nine nights’, is a festival honouring the Goddess/Divine Mother and her energy/power (Shakti). This nine-day festival includes worshipping and dancing as people celebrate various aspects of the feminine.

To our Hindu community, may the blessings of the Goddess be upon you. Happy Navratri!

** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date.

02/10/2024

Rosh Hashanah
Date: 3-4 October 2024 *
Religion: Judaism

Jewish New Year festival, marked by the blowing of the horn (shofar) which begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). It is the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews, and the anniversary of the creation of the world.

To our Jewish community, may you have a good and sweet new year “shanah tovah umtukah".

* Begins at sundown on the previous day listed

06/09/2024

Ganesh Chaturthi
Date: 7 September 2024 **
Religion: Hinduism

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesh, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh has the head of an elephant and is known as the remover of obstacles.

To our Hindu community, may Lord Ganesha bestow you with happiness, wisdom, good health and prosperity.

** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date.

26/08/2024

Krishna Janmashtami
Date: 26 August 2024 **
Religion: Hinduism

Krishna Janmashtami (or Jayanti) is the annual commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of the God Vishnu. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.

To our Hindu community, a very happy Krishna Janmashtami to you and your family, may Lord Krishna bestow his blessings upon you.

** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date.

18/08/2024

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Date: 15 August 2024
Religion: Christianity

Commemorates the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven - at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul into Heaven. Also known as the Feast of the Assumption.

To our Christian community, may the Blessed Virgin Mary provide you with abundant grace.

18/08/2024

Raksha Bandhan
Date: 19 August 2024 *
Religion: Hinduism / Brahma Kumaris

‘Raksha' means protection and 'Bandhan' means to tie - a holy thread tied to the brother’s wrist by their sister defines the strong bond between them. Also known as 'Rakhi', this Hindu festival celebrates a brother-sister like relationship between relatives or biologically unrelated.

To our Hindu and BK communities, may the love and bond you share with those close to you, last a lifetime. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date.

19/07/2024

Hijra
Date: 7 July 2024 *
Religion: Islam

The Islamic year is marked by the event known as Hijra which occurred in 622 CE, when the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, where the first Islamic community was established.

To our Muslim community, wishing you and your family a New Year full of peace, happiness, and abundance. Muharram Mubarak!

* Begins at sundown on previous day listed.

19/07/2024

Martyrdom of the Bab
Date: 9 July 2024 *
Religion: Baha'i

Baha’i commemoration of the anniversary of the ex*****on of the Bab (Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad), the herald of the Baha’i Faith, by a firing squad on July 9 1850, in Tabriz, Persia (now Iran).

To our Baha'i community, we wish you well on your commemoration of the sacrifice made by the Bab.

* Begins at sundown on previous day listed.

19/07/2024

Asalha Puja
Date: 21 July 2024 *
Religion: Buddhism

Asalha Puja commemorates Buddha’s first teaching (the Wheel of Dharma). Also known as ‘Dharma/Dhamma Day’, it is recognized as the beginning of Buddhism and the monastic Sangha (community of Buddhist monks and nuns).

To our Buddhist community, we wish you peace, blessings and joy. Happy Asalha Puja Day!

** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date.

15/06/2024

Eid Al Adha
Date: 17-20 June 2024 *
Religion: Islam

Commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God’s command. Also known as ‘Feast of Sacrifice’. One of the two main Islamic festivals, the other being Eid al Fitr.

To our Muslim community may Eid Al Adha bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your family. Eid Mubarak.

* Begins at sundown on previous day listed.

10/06/2024

Shavuot
Date: 12-13 June 2024 *
Religion: Judaism

Shavuot, also known as Feast of Weeks, commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah and Commandments to the nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai. Marks the conclusion of the seven weeks following Pesach. Originally a harvest festival.

To our Jewish community we wish you a Happy Holiday (Chag Sameach)!

* Begins at sundown on previous day listed.

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