Refugee Week
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
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June
Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom Day
Guru Arjan Dev’s martyrdom day commemorates the day when the fifth Sikh Guru was tortured and executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir, marking a pivotal event in Sikh history and strengthening the community’s resolve.
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Al-Hijra marks the Islamic New Year, commemorating the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
Windrush Day
Windrush Day is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of migrants to the post-war economy.
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Ashura is a significant religious observance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, marking the tenth day of Muharram; Sunnis commemorate it as a day of atonement, while Shias mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala.
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Fast of Tisha B’av
Tisha B’Av is a solemn Jewish fast day commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies in Jewish history, observed with fasting, prayer, and the reading of the Book of Lamentations.
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Asalha Puja is a Theravada Buddhist festival that commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and the inception of the Buddhist sangha (monastic community), observed with meditation, chanting, and religious ceremonies.
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World Breast Feeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week is an annual campaign to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers, emphasising its importance for global health and wellbeing.
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International Youth Day is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the potential of young people, raising awareness of challenges they face, and promoting their active engagement in socio-economic and political processes.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual observance on September 10th aimed at raising awareness about suicide prevention, reducing the stigma around the topic, and encouraging global action to reduce instances of suicide.
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Rosh Hashanah, often referred to as the Jewish New Year, is a two-day celebration marking the beginning of the High Holy Days, characterized by introspection, prayer, and the blowing of the shofar (a ram’s horn).
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Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, observed with fasting, intensive prayer, and reflection, seeking forgiveness for sins and reconciliation with God.
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International Day of the Girl Child
On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
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Navaratri is a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess Durga, celebrated with fasting, dancing, and devotional practices, culminating in the festival of Dussehra on the tenth day.
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World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. We encourage professionals and women to participate in this global awareness raising campaign by printing and sharing these materials, organising events to engage their communities, and sharing World Menopause Day social media posts.
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