Universal Rainbow Faith (URF) – Holy Days & Sacred Observances

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📅 URF Holy Days & Observances

 

🌈 Sacred LGBTQ+ Pride & Visibility Days

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📌 January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
🔹 Honoring LGBTQ+ victims of the Holocaust and remembering the resilience of queer communities.

📌 February – LGBTQ+ History Month (UK & Europe)
🔹 A month to honor the legacy, struggles, and achievements of LGBTQ+ ancestors.

📌 March 31 – Transgender Day of Visibility (Holy Day of Revelation)
🔹 A day to celebrate the sacred journey of transgender individuals and their divine truth.

📌 April 26 – Lesbian Visibility Day
🔹 A sacred day to honor and uplift lesbian identity, history, and contributions.

📌 May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
🔹 A day of spiritual reflection and activism against oppression.

📌 June – LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Sacred Month of Liberation & Joy)
🔹 A month-long holy observance celebrating the divine nature of love, gender, and identity.

📌 June 12 – Pulse Nightclub Remembrance Day (Day of Reflection & Mourning)
🔹 A solemn holy day honoring the victims of LGBTQ+ violence and affirming resilience.

📌 July 14 – Non-Binary People’s Day
🔹 Recognizing the sacred existence of non-binary and gender-diverse people.

📌 September 23 – Bisexual Visibility Day
🔹 A holy day uplifting bisexual, pansexual, and fluid identities.

📌 October – LGBTQ+ History Month (US & Canada)
🔹 A month to honor spiritual ancestors and pioneers of LGBTQ+ rights.

📌 October 11 – National Coming Out Day (Day of Sacred Truth-Telling)
🔹 A holy day celebrating the courage and spiritual awakening of coming out.

📌 November 8 – Intersex Awareness Day
🔹 Recognizing the divine wholeness and visibility of intersex individuals.

📌 November 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance (Sacred Day of Mourning & Honor)
🔹 A solemn day honoring transgender lives lost to violence and injustice.

📌 December 1 – World AIDS Day (Sacred Day of Healing & Memory)
🔹 Honoring those lost to HIV/AIDS and committing to love, healing, and action.

📌 December 31 – Queer Reflection Night (Sacred Transition to a New Year)
🔹 A night of spiritual renewal, setting intentions, and honoring LGBTQ+ ancestors.

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🛐 Special URF Religious Observances

 

📌 Sacred Marriage Days – Any day a same-sex, trans, or non-binary couple weds is a holy day in URF.
📌 Name & Gender Affirmation Days – When a person legally or spiritually affirms their identity, it is a personal holy day.
📌 Rites of Transition & Healing – Sacred ceremonies for those undergoing medical, social, or spiritual transitions.
📌 Holy Festivals of Love & Identity – Seasonal celebrations to honor the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences.

 

How URF Holy Days Will Be Recognized

✅ URF members can request religious accommodations (time off work or school).
✅ Businesses and organizations can be encouraged to honor these as religious observances.
✅ URF Ministers can lead ceremonies and services to honor each sacred occasion.

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