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[quote][blue]Tuesday 8 September[/blue]
Christian Nativity of the Theotokos
Orthodox Christians celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary
Christian Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Roman Catholics celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary.
Christian Feast of the Birth of Mary
Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches celebrate the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Friday 11 September
Rastafari Ethiopian New Year
The start of the New Year in Ethiopia is recognised because Rastafarians believe Ethiopia to be their spiritual homeland, and a place to which they want to return.

Saturday 19 September
Hindu Navaratri (start)
Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of autumn.

Jewish Rosh Hashanah (1st day)
Jewish New Year. A two-day festival during which work is not permitted.

Monday 21 September
Jewish Fast of Gedalliah
Fast in memory of the assassination of Gedalliah Ben Achikam, the Governor of Israel during the days of Nebuchadnetzar, King of Babylonia.

Muslim Eid-Ul-Fitr
The end of Ramadan when Muslims celebrate the end of fasting and thank Allah for His help with their month-long act of self-control.

Tuesday 22 September
Pagan Autumn Equinox
This day is celebrated when day and night are of equal duration.

Monday 28 September
Hindu Dussera
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the evil demon Ravana.

Jewish Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement - the most solemn day of the Jewish year.

Tuesday 29 September
Christian Michaelmas/ St Michael's Day
A feast day in honour of the archangel Michael. Michael is one of only two angels mentioned by name in the Bible (the other being Gabriel.)[/quote]

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