Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Ramadan &
the Islamic Faith
September 19-20

Did you know that the end of the month of Ramadan is marked with a joyous festival called Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr (EID) literally means the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” during which many Muslims partake in elaborate feasts. They also wear their finest clothes, exchange gifts, while simultaneously increasing their almsgiving.

EID begins tonight, Sept. 19, at sunset. EID MUBARAK!

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Constitution Day / Constitution Week
On this day in 1787, the U.S. Constitution Convention adopted the Constitution, which established and outlined the three branches of the federal government.

Also known as Constitution Day, this holiday was established by a Congressional Act in 2004. The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times since then, including the Bill of Rights, which were the first ten amendments.

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
Substitute teachers seem to get no respect!

But this is the week to can change things by honoring those substitute teachers who put all their effort into doing the best job they can do.

National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
Contribute to harmony in the work place by dedicating the Monday after Labor Day to sharing ideas freely between bosses and employees.

Video Games Day
A day for video game players to give thanks for the great waste of time fun video games have brought to their lives.

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