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Ramadan Begins

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

Christmas

Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion.

Hanukkah

The eight candles of the Hanukkah Menorah symbolize the number of days that the Temple lantern blazed; the ninth, the shamash, is a helper candle used to light the others. Families light one candle on the first day, two on the second (and so on) after sundown during the eight days of Hanukkah, while reciting …

Event Series Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, it’s a cultural one. Because of this, people from all different religious backgrounds — including African spiritual traditions — celebrate the holiday.Kwanzaa celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. These seven principles are all Swahili words, and together comprise the Kawaida or “common” philosophy. Each of the …

Excelsior Connects on the Road—Next Stop: Baltimore

The Center Club 100 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Calling all Excelsior alumni, students, faculty, and staff in the DMV area! Join us for a fantastic opportunity to network, find mentorships, and make professional connections. Indulge in delicious (and hearty!) appetizers from The Center Club’s award-winning restaurant and enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Excelsior alumni, …

Mahayana New Year

For Buddhists, the new year is a time for meditation and self-reflection. The goal is to find ways to improve and learn from past mistakes. Buddhists also believe that buying new items, cleaning and redecorating the home, and giving gifts can bring good luck. They also celebrate with feasts that are filled with sweets, and …

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Day commemorates the civil rights activist and leader assassinated in 1968. Dr. Martin Luther King was a scholar and a minister who led the non-violent civil rights movement. Through activism and inspirational speeches, King played an instrumental role in ending the legal segregation of African American citizens in the United States, as …

Lailat al Miraj

Lailat al Miraj celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, where he then ascended to heaven.

National Freedom Day

National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later was ratified as the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment abolishing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the …