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Interfaith Calendar

In the spirit of Saint Augustine, Villanova respects the faith traditions of all students, faculty and staff and encourages their expression.

Buddhist Calendar 2007-2008
  • Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) - Dec. 8, 2007
  • Mahayan Buddhist New Years - Jan. 22, 2008
  • Nirvana Day - Feb. 8, 2008
  • Magha Puja Day - Mar. 3, 2008
  • Therevadin Buddhist New Year - May 20, 2008
Christian Calendar 2007-2008
  • Christmas: Dec. 25, 2007
  • Epiphany: Jan. 6, 2008
  • Good Friday: Mar. 21, 2008
  • Easter: Mar. 23, 2008
Hindu Calendar 2007-2008
  • Ratha-yatra: TBA Dusserah: Oct. 21, 2007
  • Deepavali: Oct. 28, 2008
Islamic Calendar 2007-2008
  • Ramadan: Sept. 13, 2007
  • Eid-al-Fitr: Oct. 12, 2007
  • Eid-al-Adha: Dec. 20, 2007
  • Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year): Jan. 9, 2008
  • Milad-un-Nabi: Mar. 20, 2008
Jewish Calendar 2007-2008*
  • Rosh HaShanah (New Year’s): Sept. 13 (and 14)
  • 2007 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): Sept. 22, 2007
  • Sukkot: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, (first two days) 2007
  • Shemini Atzeret : (Oct. 4), 2007
  • Simhat Torah: (Oct. 5), 2007
  • Hanukkah: Dec. 5-12, 2008
  • Purim: Mar. 21, 2008
  • Passover: Apr. 20-26 (27), 2008 (first two and last two days)
  • Yom HaShoah: May 1, 2008
  • Yom Ha’Atzma’ut: May 8, 2008
  • Shavuot: May 9 (and 10), 2008
  • Tishah Be’Av: Aug. 10, 2008

*Holidays began at sundown on the evening before the date listed.
Rest generally mandated.
( ) Rest mandated for some denominations.