August 2, 2024
Global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The President's Committee on Religion, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for Aug. 1 to Aug. 18.
Dormition Fast — Thursday, Aug. 1, through Wednesday, Aug. 14. Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox. Period of fasting observed according to the strict Lenten rule in preparation for the commemoration of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Tisha B'Av — Monday, Aug. 12. Tradition: Judaism.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Thursday, Aug. 15. Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic. Commemorates the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven.
Dormition of the Theotokos — Thursday, Aug. 15. Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox. Commemorates the respose of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.
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 chair, David Yetter, at dyetter@k-state.edu.