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Constitution / Citizenship Day

Today is Constitution/Citizenship Day. This day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. The day encourages Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that bring together community members to reflect on the importance of active citizenship, recognize the enduring strength of our Constitution, and reaffirm our commitment to the rights and obligations of citizenship in this great Nation.

Rosh Hashanah / Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah/Jewish New Year ends today at sunset. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion.

International Equal Pay Day

Today is International Equal Pay Day. The event aims to strengthen commitments of affirmative action by international leaders in closing the gender pay gap across regions and sectors. The United Nations marked the first International Day for Equal Pay on September 18, 2020 to accelerate the realization of the principle of "equal pay for work of equal value" and ensuring recognition of women's major contribution to the economy.

Reading Fall Market