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As of September 1, 2025, Stanford Memorial Church is available for Weddings or Renewal ceremonies for all, including members of the Stanford community and the general public.

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Observances for the 2025-2026 academic year

Observances are set and move according to a lunar calendar.

Meaning of Symbols
IconMeaning
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
Observance begins at night on the last day listed
Icon: Observance has significant work restrictions
Observance has significant work restrictions
Icon: Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Observances for the 2025-2026 academic year
DateNameIcon
September 3 - 4, 2025Mawlid al Nabi
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
January 15 - 16, 2026Laylat al Miraj
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
February 2 - 3, 2026Laylat al Baraat
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
February 19 - March 19Ramadan
Icon: Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
March 15- 16, 2026Laylat al Qadr
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
March 20, 2026Eid al Fitr
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed

 

Icon: Observance has significant work restrictions
May 26 - 27, 2026Day of Hajj
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
May 27 - 28, 2026Eid al Adha
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
June 16 - 17, 2026First of Muharram
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed
June 25 - 26, 2026Ashura
Icon: Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Icon: Observance ends at nightfall of the last day listed