November 18, 2024
Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The University Committee on Religious, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.
Nativity Fast — Friday, Nov. 15, through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Tradition: Orthodox Christian. Period of reflection and ascetic discipline in preparation for the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity, popularly called Christmas. Dates given are for Orthodox communities like that in Manhattan which use the New Calendar. Communities using the Old Calendar keep the fast and celebrate Christmas 13 days later.
Entrance of the Theotokos — Thursday, Nov. 21. Tradition: Orthodox Christian. Commemorates the Virgin Mary being brought to the Temple in Jerusalem to be raised there throughout her childhood.
Day of the Covenant — Sunday, Nov. 24. Tradition: Baha'i. Celebrates the anniversary of the appointment of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the son of Baha'u'llah, as the Center of the Covenant. Work is not suspended on this day. Begins at sundown.
First Sunday of Advent — Sunday, Nov. 24. Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic.
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji — Sunday, Nov. 24. Tradition: Sikhism. This day commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, 1621-1675, the ninth of the 10 Sikh Gurus. He is remembered not only for his defense of the Sikh faith, but also of Hinduism and of religious liberty.
The University Committee on Religious, Spiritual and Nonreligious Diversity offers these weekly announcements in partial fulfillment of its mandate to ensure that K-Staters of all religious, spiritual and nonreligious backgrounds are seen as valued members of our community. For more information about the committee and its work, contact Professor David Yetter at dyetter@k-state.edu.