Ongoing Events
Kwanzaa
Date: – Time: All Day Location: this is an observance not an event
Celebration of African-American culture, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. Created by activist Maulana Karenga.
New Years Eve
Date: – Time: 12:00 am–12:55 pm Location: this is an observance not an event
Day before the Calendar new year.
Ramadan
Muslim/Islamic Holiday
The ninth month of the Islamic lunar year and is the time in which Muslims observe fast from sunrise to sunset. This holiday begins at sundown the previous day. Dates may vary depending on interpretations of the lunar calendar.
Arab-American Heritage Month
NAAHM
National Arab-American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April. It celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Date: – Time: All Day Location: this is an observance not an event
This is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.