June Religious Festivals and Dates

Vesakha Puja / Wesak / Buddha Day

Buddhism in Indonesia (Theravada). Buddhism's primary calendar event. For the birth, life and death of the Buddha (Mahayan Buddhists have separate days for these).

Trinity Sunday

Christianity (Orthodox Churches). About the mystery of God and how to make sense of the Trinity.

Hargobind Gurpurab becomes the 6th guru

Sikhism.

Guru Arjan Dev's Jyoti Jot (death)

Sikhism. The 5th guru, who first compiled Sikh scriptures, was executed.

Q2 Solstice (Litha)

Paganism. The Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year) in the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice in the Southern.

World Humanist Day

Humanism. A celebration of the positive values of Humanism.

Feast of Rahmat (Mercy)

Bahá'í Faith.

The Hajj

Islam. The pilgrimage to Makka

Maidyoshahem (of Hordad)

Zoroastrianism. The third day (Jishan-e-Tiragan) is the most important. The seasonal festival of Hordad, the Holy Immortal, who created water and represents health and completeness. Possibly originally a midsummer festival, but inaccurate calendars has meant the date has strayed.

Yaum Arafah (Day of Arafat)

Islam. For the final revelation to Muhammad.

Eid Ul Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)

Islam. For Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.