October 9, 2024
Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The University Committee on Religious, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for Oct. 7 to Oct. 13.
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement — Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12. Tradition: Judaism. The conclusion of the Ten Days of Awe, Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is characterized by repentance, fasting and forgiveness. Begins at sundown.
Ghambar Ayathrem — Saturday, Oct. 12-Wednesday, Oct. 16. Tradition: Zoroastrianism. Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture.
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. Yetter apologizes for the submission delay this week.