Diversity Calendar

for

September 2008

Sept 15-Oct 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mexico)

Healthy Aging Month: National attention on the positive aspects of growing older.

Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

September 1 - Israel Miraji Ascent of Prophet Muhammad

September 1 - Labor Day (United States)

September 1 - Ramadan (Islamic, Muslim, Moslem)

September 9 - Grandparent's Day (United States)

September 11 - Patriot Day (United States)

September 16 - Mexico's Independence Day

September 19 - San Gennaro Day (Italian-American)

September 21-27 - Deaf Awareness Week

September 23 - Autumnal Equinox (Japan)

September 26 - Lailat-Ul-Quadr (Islamic, Muslim)

September 30 - Rosh Hashanah* (Jewish New Year)