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Posted By Administration,
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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During September, BEPC recognizes the following:
Labor Day (September 2)
Congress declared the first Monday in September to honor the nation’s workers and their contributions to the well-being of the country.
World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)
This day aims to raise awareness about suicide and the need for mental health treatment.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Contact Information:
Phone | 1-800-273-8255
Website | https://www.mass.gov/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Friday, September 1, 2023
Updated: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Recognized in September
During September, BEPC recognizes the following:
September, National Suicide Prevention Month
September 15 - October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - 17, Rosh Hashanah
September 24 - 25, Yom Kippur
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Recognized in August
During August, BEPC recognizes the following:
August 21, Senior Citizens Day
Recognizes the many contributions older adults make in communities across the United States.
August 26, Women's Equality Day
Not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, but also calls attention to women's continuing efforts toward full equality.
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Recognized in June
During July, BEPC recognizes the following:
July 3 DHARMA DAY • Buddhist
Also known as Asalha Puja, it commemorates the historical Buddha's first discourse following his spiritual awakening.
July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776.
July 10 MARTYRDOM OF THE BÁB • Bahá’í
Observance of the anniversary of the execution by a firing squad in Tabríz, Persia, of the 30-year-old Siyyid ‘Alí-Muhammad, the Báb, the prophet-herald of the Bahá’í Faith.
July 19-August MUHARRAM • Islamic
The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic liturgical year. This first day, al-Hijra, remembers the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It also marks the beginning of the ten-day Shi’ite Remembrance of Muharram, a period of intense grief and martyrdom of Hussein, the son of Ali and grandson of Muhammad.
July 26 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) DAY
Commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which guarantees equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
July 27 TISH’A B’AV • Jewish
Mourning of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE.
July 28 ASHURA • Islamic
A day of fasting observed on the 10th day of the month of Muharram to celebrate Moses’ exodus from Egypt. For Shi’a Muslims, it also marks the climax of the ten-day Remembrance of Muharram, which mourns the martyrdom of Hussein at the Battle of Kerbala.
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Recognized in June
During June, BEPC recognizes the following:
June LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Commemorates the anniversary of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall riot in New York City, the incident that initiated the modern gay rights movement in the United States.
June NATIONAL IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH
Seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and the important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world.
June 2 GUN VIOLENCE AWRENESS
Also known as “Wear Orange Day.” Commemorates a commitment to supporting services that enhance intervention and prevention initiatives to greater support individuals and communities plagued with gun violence. To foster an inclusive environment that uplifts and supports gun violence survivors to ensure that families are not continuing to experience the devastating impact of gun violence.
June 4 PENTECOST • Eastern Orthodox Christian
The seventh Sunday after Pascha commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and women followers of Jesus Christ.
June 5 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED)
The United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
June 11 ALL SAINTS’ DAY • Eastern Orthodox Christian
In Orthodox churches observed on the first Sunday after Pentecost, it commemorates all known and unknown Christian saints.
June 12 ANNE FRANK DAY
Birthday of young Jewish girl whose diary describes her family’s experiences hiding from the Nazis through assistance of Gentile friends.
June 12 LOVING DAY
Observes the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which struck down the miscegenation laws remaining in 16 states barring interracial marriage.
June 14 FLAG DAY
Anniversary of the adoption of the Unites States flag by Congress in 1777.
June 18 FATHER’S DAY
Children of all ages show appreciation for their fathers and father figures.
June 19 JUNETEENTH
Originally commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865, it is now celebrated throughout the U.S. to honor African American freedom and achievement.
June 20 WORLD REFUGEE DAY
Raises awareness about the plight of refugees and displaced persons.
June 21 SUMMER SOLSTICE
Marks the first day of the season of summer. The length of time between sunrise and sunset is the longest of the year with the sun shining the farthest from the Southern Hemisphere and the closest to the Northern Hemisphere.
June 26 ANNIVERSARY OF LEGALIZATION OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN THE U.S.
On June 26, 2015, in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples.
June 28 EID AL-ADHA • Islamic
Commemoration of Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience of a command from God. Marks the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Recognized in May
During May, BEPC recognizes the following:
May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - This month recognizes the contributions and celebrates the culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
May Jewish American Heritage Month - This month recognizes the history of Jewish contributions to American culture and acknowledges the diverse achievements of American Jews.
May 5, Visakha Puja - Also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, marks the birth, spiritual awakening and death (nirvana) of the historical Buddha (date varies based on region or sect).
May 21, World Day for Cultural Diversity - Recognizes cultural diversity as a source of innovation, exchange and creativity, as well as the obligation to create a more peaceful and equitable society based on mutual respect.
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Recognized in April
During April, BEPC recognizes the following:
April GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH A month that marks important anniversaries for past and contemporary genocides. Throughout the month, individuals, communities, and organizations join together to remember and honor victims and survivors of mass atrocities.
April ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.
April NATIONAL POETRY MONTHIntroduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.
April 2 PALM SUNDAY (Western Christian) Observed the Sunday before Easter to commemorate the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
April 6 THERAVADA NEW YEAR (Buddhist) In Theravada countries the New Year is celebrated on the first full moon day in April.
April 6-13 PASSOVER/PESACH (Jewish) The eight-day “Feast of Unleavened Bread” celebrates Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage.
April 7 GOOD FRIDAY (Western Christian) Commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the Friday before Easter. Known as Holy Friday in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
April 9 EASTER (Western Christian) Known as Pascha in Eastern Christianity, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
April 9 PALM SUNDAY (Eastern Orthodox Christian) Observed the Sunday before Pascha to commemorate the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
April 13 HOLY THURSDAY (Eastern Orthodox Christian) Also known as Maundy Thursday, it is celebrated on the Thursday before Pascha commemorating the Last Supper, at which Jesus Christ and the Apostles were together for the last time before the Crucifixion.
April 14DAY OF SILENCEAnnual day of silent protest against the bullying of LGBT students and their supporters.
April 14 HOLY FRIDAY (Eastern Orthodox Christian) Commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the Friday before Pascha. Known as Good Friday in Western Christianity.
April 14 VAISAKHI (also spelled Baisakhi) (Sikh) The festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated). On this day, Sikhs gather and celebrate Vaisakhi at their local Gurdwaras (Sikh house of worship) by remembering this day as the birth of the Khalsa.
April 16 PASCHA (Eastern Orthodox Christian) Known as Easter in Western Christianity, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 17 PATRIOTS’ DAYState holiday in Maine and Massachusetts on the third Monday of April each year to commemorate the start of the American Revolution.
April 17 LAILAT AL-QADR (Islamic) Commemorates the night that the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is known as the “Night of Power.” Often set on the 27th day of Ramadan, Sunnis may observe it on the 21st, 23rd, 25th or 29th and Shīʿite (Shiite) observe it on the 19th, 21st or 23rd day of Ramadan.
April 18 YOM HASHOAH (Jewish)“Holocaust Remembrance Day” memorializes the heroic martyrdom of six million Jews who perished in the Nazi Holocaust.
April 21 EID AL-FITR (Islamic) The “Feast of the Breaking of the Fast” marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting from dawn until dusk.
April 21 - May 2 FESTIVAL OF RIDVÁN (Bahá’í) Annual festival commemorating the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith, resided in a garden called Ridván (Paradise) and publicly proclaimed his mission as God’s messenger for this age. The first (April 21), ninth (April 29), and twelfth (May 2) days are celebrated as holy days when Baha’is suspend work.
April 24 ARMENIAN MARTYRS’ DAY Memorializes the genocide of approximately 1.5 million Armenians between 1915 and 1923 in Turkey.
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Monday, February 27, 2023
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Recognized in March
During March, BEPC recognizes the following:
March NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Honors women as significant agents of historical change.
March 2-20 NINETEEN-DAY FAST (Bahá’í) Baha'is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation.
March 6 MAGHA PUJA (Buddhist) Also known as Sangha Day, it commemorates the spontaneous assembly of 1,250 disciples, completely enlightened monks, in the historical Buddha's presence.
March 6-7 PURIM (Jewish) The “Feast of Lots” marks the saving of the Jewish people of ancient Persia from extermination.
March 8 HOLA MOHALLA (Sikh) An annual event which is a martial arts parade historically coinciding with Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. Celebrations related to Holla Mohalla may be held in various locations over several weekends preceding the actual date of the holiday.
March 17 ST. PATRICK'S DAY (Christian) Feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. In the U.S., a secular version is celebrated by people of all faiths through appreciation of all things Irish.
March 20 VERNAL EQUINOX Marks the first day of the season of spring. The sun shines nearly equally on both hemispheres when it’s spring in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously fall in the Southern Hemisphere.
March 21 HOLI (Hindu) A spring festival in India and Nepal dedicated to the god of pleasure, also known as the festival of colors or the festival of sharing love.
March 21 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION Call to action to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination worldwide.
March 21 NOWRÚZ (Also known as NAW-RÚZ) (Zoroastrian, Bahá’í) Celebrates the first day of Spring and the Iranian New Year, which occurs on the vernal equinox, on or near March 21. Also celebrated as New Year’s Day in Baha’i tradition. (This date may vary based on region or sect.)
March 23-April 20 RAMADAN (Islamic) Observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad.
March 26 KHORDAD SAL (Zoroastrian) The Zoroastrian celebration of the birth of Zoroaster, the founder of the Zoroastrianism religion. The holiday is specifically celebrated in India and Iran, immediately following the Persian new year, Nowrúz.
March 30 RAMA NAVAMI (Hindu) Celebrates the birthday of Rama, king of ancient India, hero of the epic Ramayana, and seventh incarnation of Vishnu.
March 31 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY Honors Mexican American farm worker, labor leader and activist Cesar Chavez (1927–1993) who was a nationally respected voice for social justice.
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Monday, January 30, 2023
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Recognized in February
During February, BEPC recognizes the following:
February BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebrates Black History and African American culture in the United States.
February 1 NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY Commemorates the signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865.
February 5 LUNAR NEW YEAR • Confucian, Daoist and Buddhist Also known as the Spring Festival, an important festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
February 6 TU B'SHVAT• Jewish New Year's Day for Trees, and traditionally the first of the year for tithing fruit of trees. Now a day for environmental awareness and action, such as tree planting.
February 14 VALENTINE'S DAY Celebrates the idea of romantic love.
February 15 NIRVANA DAY Celebrates the day when the historical Buddha achieved Parinirvana, or complete Nirvana, upon the death of his physical body. Sometimes celebrated on February 8.
February 15 SUSAN B. ANTHONY DAY A commemorative holiday to celebrate the birth of Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) and women's suffrage in the United States.
February 18 MAHA SHIVARATRI • Hindu Also called Shiva Ratri, the Great Night of Shiva, is a festival in reverence of the god Shiva. The festival is celebrated at the 13th night or 14th day of the waning moon in the Hindu calendar (month of February or March of the English calendar).
February 20 PRESIDENT'S DAY Honors all past presidents of the United States of America.
February 20 WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE U.N. day to recognize efforts to achieve fair outcomes for all through employment, social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights at work.
February 21 SHROVE TUESDAY • Western Christian A day of penitence as well as the last chance to feast before Lent begins. Also known as Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday and Carnival Day as this day is observed in many ways worldwide.
February 22 ASH WEDNESDAY • Western Christian The first day of Lent for Western Christian churches, a 40-day period of spiritual preparation for Easter, not counting Sundays.
February 26 - March 1 AYYÁM-I-HA OR INTERCALARY DAYS • Bahá’í A period of celebration devoted to charity, gift-giving and festivities prior to the annual period of fasting.
February 27 CLEAN MONDAY The beginning of Great Lent for Eastern Orthodox Christian churches, which starts 40 days before Pascha, counting Sundays
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Posted By Marketing & Communications Committee,
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Recognized in January
During January, BEPC recognizes the following.
January 1 NEW YEAR'S DAYThe first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, commonly used for civil dating purposes.
January 6CHRISTMAS • Armenian Orthodox ChristianThe day Armenian Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Before the Roman empire adopted Christianity, this was the original day all Christians observed the birth of Jesus.
January 6EPIPHANY | THEOPHANY • ChristianCelebrates the manifestation of Jesus as Christ. The Western Church associates Epipany with the journey of the Magi to the infant Jesus Christ, and the Eastern Orthodox Church associates Theopany with the baptism of Jesus Christ by John.
January 7 MAHAYANA NEW YEAR • BuddhistIn Mahayana countries the New Year starts on the first full moon day in January.
January 15 MAKAR SANKRANTI • HinduSeasonal celebration marking turning of the sun toward the north.
January 15 WORLD RELIGION DAY • Bahá’íObservance to proclaim the oneness of religion and the belief that world religion will unify the peoples of the earth.
January 16 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAYThe birthday of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is on January 15th but it is observed on the third Monday in January.
January 16-20 NO NAME-CALLING WEEKAnnual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling and bullying of all kinds.
January 27 INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY Annual International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp in 1945.
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