All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, July 9

The Martyrdom of the Bab

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All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
This holiday commemorates the 1850 execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith, the Báb, in Persia. It is one of nine holy days during which work and school is suspended.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.

Ongoing Events

French-American Heritage Month

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All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
July is designated National French-American Heritage Month in the United States to recognize the important contributions made to the US by Americans of French descent.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.

Eid al-Adha

Festival of Sacrifice

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All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
Signifies the willingness of the Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son. Evening of Saturday, July 9th to Sunday evening on July 10th.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

Eid Al-Adha

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
An Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

The Martyrdom of the Bab

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
Baha’is observe the anniversary of the Bab’s execution in Tabriz, Iran, in 1850
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.