Faith Festivals

Katina Ceremony The Katina Ceremony marks the end of the three-month Rainy Retreat observed by Theravāda Buddhist monks. This retreat begins on the full moon day of July and concludes on the full moon day of October. There is a story behind how the Rainy Retreat came into existence. During the time of the Buddha,…

What is this festival? Naw or Nav means nine, ratra means night so it is the festival of nine nights. As with all other Hindu festivals there are a few different aspects attached to the festival of Nawratras ie Seasonal: The nawratras are celebrated twice a year, in the Spring, Chatria Navratras and in the…

Sukkot… by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum       This is another harvest festival We decorate an outside booth or hut with fruit and vegetables.  We also eat our meals there. On the last day of this festival there is great rejoicing in the synagogue. This year it begins 6th October…

Eid Al Adha by Mohamed Omer, Muslim representative & Chair of Redbridge Faith Forum Every year, Muslims young and old, rich and poor, kings and peasants from all over the world take part in the largest gathering on Earth; the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj is a religious obligation that every Muslim must fulfil, if…