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* Ghambar Maidyoshem ends
Ghambar Maidyoshem ends
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* Wassana
Wassana
Wassana marks the beginning of the three-month 'Rains Retreat' for monks and nuns.
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* Lunar Eclipse:
Lunar Eclipse:
Penumbral over Austrailia, Pacific, Americas

* Full Moon 09:21
Full Moon 09:21
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* Martyrdom of the Bab
Martyrdom of the Bab
The Martyrdom of the Bab memorializes his death. Baha is suspend work on this day.
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* Kalimat
Kalimat
Kalimat (Words), the seventh month of the Baha'i year.
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* Mi'raj al-Nabiy
Mi'raj al-Nabiy
Mi'raj al-Nabiy begins in the evening and commemorates the ascension (al-Mi'raj) of the Prophet to heaven. Muslims interpret the event literally or symbolically. The festival begins in the evening.
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* Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Total over northern Canada, Greenland, Siberia, Mongolia, China

* New Moon 02:35
New Moon 02:35
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* Dharma Day
Dharma Day
This day commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, called Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma (or Dharma), following his Enlightenment. Also commemorated on this day is Kwan Yin's 'Setting on the Path.'
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* Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av, or the Ninth of the month of Av, is a major fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in ancient times.

* Oh-harai-taisai
Oh-harai-taisai
Oh-harai-taisai, the Grand Purification Ceremony, has been held since ancient times to obtain purification from sins and offences committed during the first half of the lunar year. In earlier times, the Imperial Japanese Court led the ceremonies. A large ring of woven grasses and reeds is placed at the entrance of the shrine premises. Walking through the ring symbolizes inner purification.
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The 2009 Multifaith Calendar, “Reflections of Joy,” is published by the Multifaith Action Society of British Columbia. To order copies of the calendar contact: Multifaith Action Society of BC — 305 41st Ave West — Vancouver, BC V5Y 2S5

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