October 16, 2023
Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The President's Committee on Religion, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for Oct. 16-22.
Birth of Baha'u'llah, Monday, Oct. 16. Tradition: Baha'i. The anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith. Work is suspended on this day.
Installation of Granth Sahib Ji as Guru, Friday, Oct. 20. Tradition: Sikhism. This day celebrates Gobind Singh Ji's passing on guruship to scripture, henceforth known as the Guru Granth Sahib.
Navaratri, Sunday, Oct. 15, to Monday, Oct. 23. Tradition: Hinduism. A nine-night celebration of nine auspicious forms of Shakti/Devi, feminine divine power/the Goddess.
The President's Committee on Religious, Spiritual and Nonreligious Diversity welcomes those of all global religious, spiritual and nonreligious commitments. Further, we welcome any suggestions, questions or other comments. Please contact the committee's interim chair, David Yetter, at dyetter@k-state.edu.