Sacred Calendar
The sacred holidays of Realism mark the rhythm of our spiritual year — times of worship, reflection, community, and celebration.
SAUD (Sigma Celebration)
January 21 each year
SAUD commemorates the 1982–83 detection of the relativistic narrow variable emission line — a pivotal moment in observational science. This day celebrates the significance of observation in bringing us closer to understanding reality.
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IKIE ("I Exist")
The third Friday in March each year
IKIE — meaning "I Exist" — is a joyful celebration of the fundamental fact of existence. It is a communal affirmation of consciousness and presence, inviting all to reflect on the miracle of being.
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THABS
April 26–28 each year (three-day observance)
THABS is a three-day nature immersion retreat dedicated to the worship of the Self-Aware Universe through direct experience of the natural world. It is a time of camping, meditation under the stars, and the planting of trees.
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July 8 each year
The July 8 Celebration commemorates the profound realization that existence is necessary — that being is not accidental but fundamental. It is a day of fasting, deep reflection, and contemplative gratitude for the gift of existence.
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December 10 each year
Nobel Day commemorates Alfred Nobel and reflects on humanity’s successes in the pursuit of knowledge. It celebrates the growth of understanding that is central to Realism — the belief that every new observation brings us closer to reality.
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