Re: conference dates clashing w/ special religious days?

[arroxaneullman -at- aol -dot- com]

Thank you Milan for bringing up this topic. I think I understand the 
underlying problem: How can we find out the restrictive holidays of 
faiths--in any area? Someone might have a calendar listing holdays, but 
not know whether a date is restrictive.

For instance, Ken listed two Jewish holidays that prohibit travel and 
work, but there are several more of which most non-Jews are unaware. 
And then you have to account for local traditions which may or may not 
pertain to religion, but are likley to interfere (e.g., the previously 
mentioned St. Parick's parade).

So, discussing this is very important. Organizers need to have 
resources for this type of information every year (to account for Lunar 
calendars).

If I were going to schedule something in my city, I'd have to research 
which holidays restricted activities for at least four religions. I 
doubt a single source can tell me which groups cannot participate on 
which days. Most likely, I'd call several religious institutions and 
ask their leaders for advice. I'd also check the community calendars 
for major activities that could interfere or draw away potential 
participants.

And, of course, there's Google; a quick search came up with these 
resources:
http://www.wellesley.edu/RelLife/calendar/index2.html
http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/index.htm
http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php
http://www.ou.org/calendar/2006.htm

These websites have some information regarding the traditions 
surrounding each holiday. Traditions vary with sect, region, 
interpretation, etc., but it's a good place to start.

:)
Arroxane
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