Interfaith Works of Central New York

World Interfaith Harmony Assembly
2017-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | University United Methodist Church, 1085 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
2016 World Interfaith Harmony Assembly attendees celebrate the many faith traditions in Central New York at the Mosque of Jesus, Son of Mary in Syracuse.
InterFaith Works of CNY and Women Transcending Boundaries invite you to join us as we spread the message of harmony and tolerance by showcasing and celebrating the many faith traditions in Central New York.
The 7th annual Syracuse harmony event, Love is the Answer, will be held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the University United Methodist Church, 1085 East Genesee St., Syracuse. This event is free and open to the public – a reception at 8:00 p.m. will follow the ceremony.
World Interfaith Harmony Week has been celebrated since 2010, when it was first proposed at the United Nations General Assembly by King Abdullah II of Jordan. It provides a platform for all interfaith and good will organizations to demonstrate their impact and necessity. The movement is strengthened by building ties among world religions, educating ourselves about each other, and helping our community appreciate the beauty and diversity of our faith traditions and our diverse cultures.
Follow this link to the World Interfaith Harmony Week website.

Last day of Ghambar Maidyarem (Zarathushti)
2017-01-04 | NY

Last day of Kwanzaa (Supplemental)
2017-01-01 | NY

First day of Ghambar Maidyarem (Zarathushti)
2016-12-31 | NY

Sharaf (Baha'i)
2016-12-30 | NY

First day of Kwanzaa (Supplemental)
2016-12-26 | NY

Death of Prophet Zarathustra (Zarathushti)
2016-12-26 | NY

First day of Hanukkah (Judaism)
2016-12-25 | NY

Christmas (Christianity)
2016-12-25 | NY

Eve of Hanukkah (Judaism)
2016-12-24 | NY

Yule (Wicca)
2016-12-21 | NY

Tohji-taisai (Shinto)
2016-12-21 | NY

United Nations International Human Solidarity Day
2016-12-20 | NY
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United Nations International Migrants Day
2016-12-18 | NY
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Sanghamitta Day (Buddhism)
2016-12-14 | NY

Mawlid al-Nabiy (Islam)
2016-12-13 | NY

Masa'il (Baha'i)
2016-12-11 | NY

United Nations Human Rights Day
2016-12-10 | NY
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Maunajiyaras (Jainism)
2016-12-10 | NY

Awakening Day (Buddhism)
2016-12-08 | NY

United Nations International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
2016-12-05 | NY
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United Nations International Day of Persons With Disabilities
2016-12-03 | NY
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United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
2016-12-02 | NY
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Giving Tuesday / New York Gives Day
2016-11-29 | NY
Bonke Rugira (left) celebrates his 2016 high school graduation with his uncle.
#GivingTuesday and #NYGivesDay are held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to celebrate charitable giving! On this day, generous people come together with one purpose in mind: to give to charitable causes that are meaningful to them. We hope that you will honor us with your #Giving Tuesday/#NYGivesDay gift as we “affirm the dignity of each person and every faith community and work to create relationships and understanding among us.”
Please click on this link to learn how InterFaith Works’ Center for New Americans and El-Hindi Center for Dialogue provided the support needed to help one young Congolese refugee begin a new life in Central New York. Bonke Rugira, who began 5th grade in the U.S. without knowing English, recently graduated as valedictorian of his high school class!
We would be honored by your support on this special day of giving, and we promise to be faithful stewards of your gift. Please follow this link to make an online donation.
On behalf of all those whose lives we change, thank you!

Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha (Baha'i)
2016-11-27 | NY

United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
2016-11-25 | NY
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Day of the Covenant (Baha'i)
2016-11-25 | NY

Native American Heritage Day (Aboriginal Spirituality)
2016-11-25 | NY

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikhism)
2016-11-24 | NY

Qawl (Baha'i)
2016-11-22 | NY
