1. Orthodox, Roman Catholic and
Anglican Churches celebrate the
birth of Mary,
mother of Jesus.
Tuesday 8 September
Nativity of the Theotokos

2. 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.
Friday 11 September
Rastafari - Ethiopian New Year

3. Navaratri (nine nights) symbolises the
triumph of good over evil and marks the
start of autumn.
Saturday 19 September
Hindu - Navaratri (start)
Jewish - Rosh Hashanah (1st day)
Jewish New Year. A two-day festival
during which work is not permitted.

4. Fast in memory of the assassination of
Gedalliah Ben Achikam, the Governor of
Israel during the days of Nebuchadnetzar,
King of Babylonia.
Monday 21 September
Jewish – Fast of Gedalliah
Muslim - Eid-Ul-Fitr
The end of Ramadan. Muslims celebrate
the end of fasting and thank Allah for
his help with their month-long act of
self-control.

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

6. Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over
the evil demon Ravana.
Monday 28 September
Hindu – Dussera
Jewish - Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement - the most
solemn day of the Jewish year.

7. St Michael was regarded as the “Great Prince,”
the guardian angel of the kingdom of Christ on
Earth.
Tuesday 29 September
Christian - St Michael’s Day
St Michael’s
Mount, Cornwall