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Saka New Year and Holy Thursday abd Eighth (Last) Day of Pesah

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Thursday, April 13, 2023 (all day)
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Observed over two days, the Saka calendar's New Year's Day is a religious and cultural celebration for Sinhalese, Indians, Burmese, Kampucheans, Laotians and Thais. (Therav_da) Religious accommodation for special worship may be required for this observance/holy day. -----

Celebrates the institution of the Lord's Supper by Jesus. Religious accommodation for special worship may be required for this observance/holy day. -----

Last observed day for Orthodox and Conservative Jews. Pesa_ commemorates the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. It is the first of the three major festivals with both historical and agricultural significance (the other two are Shavuot and Sukkot). For Orthodox and Conservative Jews outside Israel, Pesa_ is celebrated for eight days: eve + first and second days + seventh (second last) and eighth (last) days are non-working. (Note: In Israel and among Reform Jews, Pesa_ is celebrated for seven days: eve + the first day + the seventh (last) day are non-working). Religious accommodation may be required for this observance/holy day. Suspension of work/classes may be requested by observant.

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