Epiphany 6 Jan 2009 Christian
Christian commemoration of the manifestations of the divine nature of Jesus Christ. The homage of the magi to the infant Jesus is honored by some. For others the Baptism of Jesus is the remembered event. A season of the Christian year from the close of Christmas to the beginning of Lent.
Ashura 7 Jan 2009 Islam
An Islamic optional single day fast recognising the Creation, Noah's departure from the ark, and the saving of Moses from Pharaoh.
Seijin-no-hi 12 Jan 2009 Shinto
Seijin-no-hi or 'Coming-of-Age Day' is a national holiday in Japan. Young women and men twenty years of age go to shrines, wearing traditional clothing. Their families announce their adulthood to the kami or spirits, and pray for health and well being for a lifetime to come.
Maghi 13 Jan 2009 Sikh
Sikh commemoration of a battle in which forty Sikhs died for Guru Gobindh Singh Ji.
Makar Sankrant 14 Jan 2009 Hindu
The first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year, falling at a time that marks the change from decrease to increase of the sun. Days become longer from this point on so it is a time for celebration.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 - 25 Jan 2009 Christian
Christian observance with prayer for the restoration of unity between the churches of the faith.
World Religion Day 18 Jan 2009 Multifaith
Baha'i sponsored day dedicated to the unity and oneness of all world religions.