Baha`i ~ Jalál ~ April 8
The beginning of the second month in the Bahá’í calendar, “Jalál” means “glory.”

Jain Mahavir Jayanti (Janma Kalyänak) April 10
Jain festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder's birthday. Shrines are visited.
Teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.

Judiasm Pesach (Passover) ~ Sundown April 12 -April 20
Jewish 8 day pilgrimage festival celebrating the Exodus from slavery to freedom.
This eight-day festival celebrates God’s deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
The story is told during a Seder meal at sundown, including readings from a book known as the Haggadah. Some Jews refrain from work on the first two and the last two days of this holiday.

Buddhist Therevadin New Year ~ April 13
Observed 3 days after the 1st full moon each April, observers spend time in reflection, meditation, concentrated thought about personal spiritual commitments and the Buddha's life and enlightenment.

Christianity Palm Sunday ~ April 13
Christian remembrance and celebration of the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem when crowds spread palm fronds on the ground as Jesus rode into the city. It is observed by worship celebrations and parades using palm branches. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.

Sikh Vaisakhi ~ April 14
The Vaisakhi harvest celebration in countries such as in India is an occasion of dancing, singing, music, wearing of festive garments and religious praise. The festival marks the start of the New Year in the Nanakshahi solar calendar and recognizes the Sikh religious faith.

Christianity Easter!
Good Friday April 18: Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus and related events.
Easter Sunday April 20:The most holy of Christian sacred days. The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion. Observances include worship services beginning at sunrise, special music, feasting, and parades.

Baha'i 1st Day Of Ridvan ~ April 20 ~ May 2
A Baha'i commemoration of the twelve day period in 1863 when Baha'u'llah
declared that he was God's messenger.

Interfaith Earth Day ~ April 22
A secular day honoring the earth celebrated in the United States and other parts of the world.
Festivities include gatherings with music, art, fun activities as well as
information and education about treating the planet with care and sustainable resource practices.

Christianity Saint George Day ~ April 23
Christian remembrance of a person who, in the 4th century, was a martyr
and became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness. Legend of killing a dragon
is connected with this patron saint of England.

JudaismYom HaShoah ~ April 23 sundown to April 24
Jewish Holocaust Day. The day has been established to remember the six million Jews
killed by the Nazis in 1933-45. It is observed by many non-Jews as well.

Baha`i ~ Jamál ~ April 27
The beginning of the third month in the Bahá’í calendar, “Jamál” means “beauty.”

Jain Akshaya Tritiya April 30
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a holy day for Hindus and Jains. It falls on the third Tithi of Bright Half of the pan-Indian month of Vaishakha and one of the four most important days for Hindus. It is an auspicious day of the birthday of Lord Parasurama who is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this day Veda Vyas and Lord Ganesha began to write Mahabharata.