St. James the Great Day 25 Jul 2008 Christian Christian recognition of the martyrdom of the Apostle James the Great in 44 c.e.
Lailat al Miraj 31 Jul 2008 Islam Islamic observance of Mohammed's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven.
Lughnassadh (Lammas) 01 Aug 2008 Pagan One of the eight sabbats or solar festivals marking the sacrifice and death of the Corn God - the corn is thought of as an aspect of the Sun God. Some pagans mark the holiday by baking a figure of the God in bread, and then symbolically sacrificing and eating it.
Transfiguration of Our Lord 06 Aug 2008 Christian Christian commemoration of the experience on Mt Tabor when Jesus' physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciples.
Tisha B'av 10 Aug 2008 Jewish A Jewish day of fasting in remembrance of the destruction of the Temple in 516 b.c.e. and 70 c.e.
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary 15 Aug 2008 Catholic Christian Roman Catholic Christian observance commemorating the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Raksha Bandhan 16 Aug 2008 Hindu Hindu festival honouring the loving ties between brothers and sister in a family.
Lailat al Bara'h 18 Aug 2008 Islam Islamic Night of Forgiveness. A night of prayer to Allah for forgiveness of the dead. Preparation for Ramadan through intense prayer.
Krishna Janmaashtami 24 Aug 2008 Hindu Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna - the 8th incarnation of god Vishnu who took the form of Krishna to destroy the evil king Kansa.
St Monica 27 Aug 2008 Christian A Christian saint and mother of Saint Augustine - she is the matron of mothers.