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Multifaith Calendar ‑ December 10 ‑ 20

Posted by Human Rights & Equity Services on December 8, 2017 in General Announcements

See below for a sample of dates to observe, reflect, and celebrate or view the full Multifaith calendar, available on our website: http://multifaithcalendar.org/cal/dologin.php?id=469

December 10
Human Rights Day (UN)
On December 10, 1948, members of the United Nations gathered in Paris to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This unprecedented act was to ensure that the inherent dignity of every person is valued and protected.​

December 11
Masá‘il
Masá‘il (Questions) is the 15th month of the Bahá’í year.

December 13
First Day of Ḥanukkah
Ḥanukkah (December 13 - 20), the Festival of Lights (and the Feast of Dedication), commemorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee and religious freedom, and the re-dedication of the Temple in 165 BCE. It also celebrates the power of God and the faithfulness of Israel.

December 20
Last Day of Ḥanukkah
Ḥanukkah (December 13 - 20), the Festival of Lights (and the Feast of Dedication), commemorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee and religious freedom, and the re-dedication of the Temple in 165 BCE. It also celebrates the power of God and the faithfulness of Israel.​