Religious Life at USC
Holy Days Calendar
Declaration of the Bab - Baha'i
May 23, 2013
Baha'i recognition of the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he is the anticipated "Coming One" of all religions. Work is suspended.
Visakka Puja - Buddha Day - Buddhist
May 25, 2013
Buddhist marking of the birth, enlightenment and death (attainment of Nirvana) of Lord Buddha.
Trinity Sunday - Christian
May 26, 2013
Christians honor the belief in one God with a threefold nature.
Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Baha'i
May 29, 2013
Baha'i recollection of the death of Baha'u'llah, the founder. Observed by prayers and readings. Work is suspended.
Corpus Christi - Catholic Christian
May 30, 2013
Christian (Roman Catholic) celebration in recognition of the Eucharist - the Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The real presence of the body and blood of Jesus is honored.
Lailat al Miraj - Islam
June 5, 2013
Islamic observance of Mohammed's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven.
Ascension of Jesus - Christian
June 13, 2013
Christian recognition of the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity. It is observed with worship including prayers and music.
Guru Arjan Dev martyrdom - Sikh
June 16, 2013
Sikh time of remembering those who have suffered for the faith. Observed by reading the Guru Granth Sahib.
Solstice - Pagan/Wiccan
June 21, 2013
Litha in the northern hemisphere and Yule in the southern hemisphere. That time when the earth is most inclined away from the sun. It is the most southern or northern point, depending on the hemisphere.
Solstice - Pagan/Wiccan
June 21, 2013
Litha in the north - Wicca celebration of the sacred marriage in which energy of the gods is poured into the service of life.