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Photograph of First Transcontinental Railroad, circa 1869. Credit: Time.com (Fotosearch\u2014Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage<\/strong> Month in the United States.\u00a0The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese<\/a> to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869<\/a>. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks on the project were Chinese immigrants. May is also Jewish American Heritage<\/strong> Month, which recognizes the diverse contributions of the Jewish people<\/a> to American culture. And, May is Mental Health Awareness <\/strong>Month, promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness while educating the public about mental illnesses<\/a> to reduce the stigma that surrounds it.<\/p>\n

Other dates of observance:<\/h4>\n

May 5:<\/strong> Cinco de Mayo<\/strong>, a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican army\u2019s 1862 victory over France<\/a> at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). This day celebrates Mexican culture and heritage, including parades and mariachi music performances.<\/p>\n

\"cinco-de-mayo\"<\/a>
Credit: History.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 12-13:<\/strong> \u00a0Eid al-Fitr <\/strong>(from sundown to sundown) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal<\/a>, marking the end of Ramadan. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutuba (sermon), and give Zakat al-Fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr<\/a>.<\/p>\n

May 16-18:<\/strong> Shavuot<\/strong> (from sundown to sundown) is a Jewish holiday that has double significance<\/a>. The holiday marks the all-important wheat harvest in Israel and commemorates the anniversary of the day when God gave the Torah to the nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai.<\/p>\n

\"shavuot-holiday\"<\/a>
Credit: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 23:<\/strong> Pentecost <\/strong>is the celebration of the giving of the Ten Commandments by God at Mount Sinai.<\/p>\n

May 31:<\/strong> Memorial Day<\/strong> in the United States is a federal holiday established to honor military veterans who died in wars fought by American forces.<\/p>\n

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