Religious Holidays:
🌸 Birthday of Haile Selassie (July 23): For the more than a million Rastafarians worldwide, the birthday of Haile Selassie is one of the holiest days in the Rastafarian tradition. It is celebrated with Nyahbinghi drumming, hymns, and prayers as a spiritual celebration of his life and legacy. Haile Selassie’s reign as Emperor of Ethiopia made him a globally prominent figure. His teachings and philosophy became the foundation for the Rastafari movement, which began in Jamaica in the 1930s.
🌸 Pioneer Day (July 24): Pioneer Day, a significant holiday in Utah, commemorates the arrival of the Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. It’s a day of celebration, reflecting the bravery and determination of those who settled in the area. Many events and activities throughout the state honor this historical milestone.
🌸 Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31): The Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is celebrated annually on July 31st. It commemorates St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. The feast day honors his life, his spiritual work, and his lasting impact on the Catholic Church.
Religious Holidays:
🌸 Birthday of Haile Selassie (July 23): For the more than a million Rastafarians worldwide, the birthday of Haile Selassie is one of the holiest days in the Rastafarian tradition. It is celebrated with Nyahbinghi drumming, hymns, and prayers as a spiritual celebration of his life and legacy. Haile Selassie’s reign as Emperor of Ethiopia made him a globally prominent figure. His teachings and philosophy became the foundation for the Rastafari movement, which began in Jamaica in the 1930s.
🌸 Pioneer Day (July 24): Pioneer Day, a significant holiday in Utah, commemorates the arrival of the Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. It’s a day of celebration, reflecting the bravery and determination of those who settled in the area. Many events and activities throughout the state honor this historical milestone.
🌸 Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31): The Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is celebrated annually on July 31st. It commemorates St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. The feast day honors his life, his spiritual work, and his lasting impact on the Catholic Church.
Religious Holidays:
🌸 Ashura (July 6): This holy day for Muslims is celebrated on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This year it is expected to fall on July 6, though the exact date may vary depending on the sighting of the moon. Traditions and celebrations vary across regions and between Shia and Sunni communities. For Shia Muslims, Ashura is the most important day of Muharram and marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala. It is a day of deep mourning and reflection. For Sunni Muslims, Ashura commemorates the day God saved Moses and the Israelites from Pharaoh by parting the Red Sea.
🌸 Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i) (July 9): The Martyrdom of the Bab is a holiday commemorating the July 9, 1850, execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith, the Báb, in Persia. On this day, the Báb was charged with apostasy and shot by order of the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire. The Martyrdom is commemorated with prayers and reading of the Baha’i scriptures.
🌸 Karka Sankranti (July 16): Karka Sankranti is a Hindu observance that marks the beginning of the monsoon season, which starts the phase of agricultural activities. Agriculture is a significant source of income in India. During the four months of Dakshinayana, people worship Lord Vishnu. Those who wish to perform Pitru Tarpan for their ancestors wait for Karka Sankranti to perform rituals that can offer peace to the departed souls.
Religious Holidays:
🌸 Ashura (July 6): This holy day for Muslims is celebrated on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This year it is expected to fall on July 6, though the exact date may vary depending on the sighting of the moon. Traditions and celebrations vary across regions and between Shia and Sunni communities. For Shia Muslims, Ashura is the most important day of Muharram and marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala. It is a day of deep mourning and reflection. For Sunni Muslims, Ashura commemorates the day God saved Moses and the Israelites from Pharaoh by parting the Red Sea.
🌸 Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i) (July 9): The Martyrdom of the Bab is a holiday commemorating the July 9, 1850, execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith, the Báb, in Persia. On this day, the Báb was charged with apostasy and shot by order of the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire. The Martyrdom is commemorated with prayers and reading of the Baha’i scriptures.
🌸 Karka Sankranti (July 16): Karka Sankranti is a Hindu observance that marks the beginning of the monsoon season, which starts the phase of agricultural activities. Agriculture is a significant source of income in India. During the four months of Dakshinayana, people worship Lord Vishnu. Those who wish to perform Pitru Tarpan for their ancestors wait for Karka Sankranti to perform rituals that can offer peace to the departed souls.
Cultural and Federal Holidays:
🌸 Independence Day (July 4): The 4th of July is a national holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Though organized around celebrating American independence from England, July 4th also provides an opportunity to celebrate the diverse peoples and cultures who make up our nation.
🌸 National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (July 27): First celebrated by The National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996, this day highlights the impacts of institutional racism in the workplace, especially regarding pay. On average, Black women make 62 cents for every dollar paid to a White man. This day also recognizes that inequalities created by pay disparity have generational consequences, a problem that has been exacerbated during the pandemic.
Cultural and Federal Holidays:
🌸 Independence Day (July 4): The 4th of July is a national holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Though organized around celebrating American independence from England, July 4th also provides an opportunity to celebrate the diverse peoples and cultures who make up our nation.
🌸 National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (July 27): First celebrated by The National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996, this day highlights the impacts of institutional racism in the workplace, especially regarding pay. On average, Black women make 62 cents for every dollar paid to a White man. This day also recognizes that inequalities created by pay disparity have generational consequences, a problem that has been exacerbated during the pandemic.