Religious Holy Days in August
Religious Holy Days in August 2021
1st Lammas – Christian
First fruits celebration observed by placing bread baked from first harvest on the altar. From the Celtic Christian tradition. September 1 in northern hemisphere; February 1 in southern hemisphere.
Lughnassad – Imbolc * – Wicca/Neo Pagan Northern and Southern hemispheres
Observance of first harvest of the year involving agricultural festivals and prosperity magic. The Christian name of Lammas is sometimes used
3rd Krishna Janmashtami ** – Hindu
Observance of first harvest of the year involving agricultural festivals and prosperity magic. The Christian name of Lammas is sometimes used
6th Transfiguration of the Lord – Orthodox Christian
Commemoration of the experience on Mt Tabor when Jesus’ physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciples.
10th Hijra – New Year begins * – Islam
The emigration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina in 615 c.e.
15th Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary – Roman Catholic Christian
Observance commemorating the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Dormition (falling asleep) of the Theotokos – Orthodox Christian
Commemoration of the death and burial of the Virgin Mary.
17th-18th Shavout * – Jewish
Celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments. Plants and flowers are used in decorations.
18th Ashura * – Islam
An Islamic optional one day fast. The Shia observance is based on the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s Grandson, Hussein, martyred on this date in 683/684 AD at the battle of Kerbala. Sunni observance is a recognition of Moses fasting in gratitude to Allah/God for liberation from oppression.
22ndRaksha Bandhan ** – Hindu
Festival honoring the loving ties between brothers and sister in a family.
29th Beheading of St. John the Baptist – Christian
Remembrance of the death of John who is known for preparing the people so they would recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
*Holy Days usually begin at sundown on the evening before this date
Taken from https://www.interfaith-calendar.org/2021.htm