Having Faith in Tower Hamlets  Support  Contact  About the Forum     Home Faith Directory Inter Faith Calender Events & Meetings Inter Faith Projects Hate Crime National Perspectives Faith Links September 2 Ramadan Islam Starts the most significant month of the year for Muslims. It is a time for greater devotion to Allah, inner reflection, religious observance and self-control. It also marks a period when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset every day. The precise start date may vary and it is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. 3 Samvatsari Jainism A day when Jains ask for forgiveness from all, especially those they have harmed physically or emotionally, and forgive all those who have harmed them. Also the start of Dasa Laxani parva, a ten-day contemplation on the nature of the soul. 11 Ethiopian New Year’s Day Rastafarianism Rastafarians celebrate the New Year. 21 International Day of Peace Inter Faith Inaugurated by the United Nations, this day is observed by communities from all faiths and backgrounds worldwide. It is frequently marked by collective moments of silence, and also includes peace marches, vigils and festivals. 22 Autumn Equinox Paganism For many Pagans, this is a time to reflect on the passing seasons as the balance of the year shifts from summer to winter. 30 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) Judaism Celebrates the creation of the world. Families gather for festive meals, attend synagogue and listen to the blowing of the shofar (ram’s horn),which marks the start of ten days of repentance, ending on Yom Kippur. © 2008 Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum   Privacy   Editorial web design by enabledlondon.com