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December 2015
Celebrating UN Human Rights Day
Flag-raising ceremony, Short presentations by County Supervisor Dave Cortese and SVUNA President Shirley Lin Kinoshita and area school children. Hosted by Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations, Human Relations Commission, and Supervisor Dave Cortese’s office. You can find the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) at the UN website: www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Documents/UDHR_Translations/eng.pdf
Find out more »Eid Festival (Celebration of Muslim Holidays)
A special opportunity to learn how Muslims celebrate their holidays. All great religions encourage its followers to love their neighbors.But to love our neighbors, “we must know our neighbors." Three panelists from Islam, Christianity and Judaism will share how they celebrate their holidays, followed by Q & A and table sharing to encourage dialog and to learn about each other's holiday traditions. There will be a free gourmet Pakistani lunch, desserts from around the world, Mehndi (Henna) and bangles for…
Find out more »January 2016
2016 Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train
Take the Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train, presented by PG&E to the MLK2016 celebration events in San Francisco on January 18 and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King through exciting activities for all. This new, free commemorative service is a program of the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation, in partnership with Caltrain and sponsor PG&E, and it signals the region's dedication to continue the service begun by the late Coretta Scott King and the Martin Luther King,…
Find out more »February 2016
World Interfaith Harmony Day
In 2010 the United Nations established “World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all peoples regardless of their faith”. In that spirit we have organized a meetup where we can all talk about and share our faith traditions in the spirit of openness. Participants From Over 10 Faith Groups Booths With Information on Each Faith A Moderated Panel of Faith Leaders Appetizers, Refreshments and Stimulating Conversation Educational Fun For All Ages For more information contact Moina…
Find out more »March 2016
Ashure- Noah’s Pudding
We dream a ship. On this ship, people of the globe live in harmony with one another. As a cup of Noah's pudding, each nation embraces the other. We dream a ship. On this ship, everyone will be able to keep and retain their own identity, culture, faith, heritage, richness and taste. Pacifica Institute cordially invites you to enjoy Ashure with us.
Find out more »Hola Mahalla
Sikh Gurdwara San Jose will have its annual Hola Mahalla celebrations on Sunday March 20, 2016. Our 10th Guru (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) started the event as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles. Here Gatka teams from all over California will show the Sikh Martial Arts Gatka and Dhadhi Jathas will sing Dhadhi Varan. Also we will have races, Basketball. Volleyball, Pony rides and Horsemanship. Special Langar will be served and vendors will be available. This…
Find out more »June 2016
Multi Faith Song Fest
Join us for the Third Annual Song Fest1 Bring your choir, your cantor, your chants, your songs and desserts to share and join us! For information or to confirm your group, contact Rev. Kristi Denham at revkristi@aol.com or (650) 218-3126.
Find out more »24th Annual World Refugee Day
You’re invited to this free public event with presentations, food, entertainment, children’s activities, community resources, & raffle prizes. This event, first recognized by the United Nations, highlights the plight and contributions of the millions of refugees all over the world. World Refugee Day events recognize the positive impact of refugees, and promote understanding of the reasons people seek sanctuary and how they integrate into their new communities through arts, culture and education. Refugees in Santa Clara County are from many…
Find out more »Ramadan Iftar- South Bay Islamic Association
As you likely know, the holy month of Ramadan will be commencing soon, and Muslims all over the world will be observing this time through abstaining from food, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours, spending time and money to help those less fortunate, and focusing on how they can improve themselves. SBIA traditionally hosts an Open House during Ramadan, and we would be honored if you would attend as our guest. The event is scheduled for the evening…
Find out more »September 2016
Peace Pole Dedication
In the midst of a turbulent year we invite you to take a moment, together with San Jose City College, to renew our commitment to peace on this official International Day of Peace, set aside by the United Nations in 1981. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on the 21st of September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all…
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