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| International Day of Friendship | January 30, 2020 - 1:07pm |
The International Day of Friendship is a United Nations (UN) day acknowledging the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures. For more information regarding the International Day of Friendship, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/friendshipday/index.shtml. |
| Eid Al-Adha | January 10, 2020 - 12:45pm |
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates accomplishment. Eid al-Adha serves as a reminder of when Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to sacrifice his son to God, according to Islamic belief.
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| Pride Week | March 16, 2021 - 10:32am |
This week celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ pride to promote the self-affirmation, dignity, equality and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer and two-spirit people as a social group. Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most 2SLGBTQ+ rights movements.
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| Canada Day | January 30, 2020 - 1:08pm |
A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of the effective date of the Constitution Act in 1867 (then called the British North America Act), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. To know more about the history of Canada Day, please follow this link https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-day-history.html. |
| Canadian Multiculturalism Day | January 30, 2020 - 1:09pm |
The date was dedicated by the Government of Canada in 2002 to celebrate the rich cultural mosaic and recognize the valuable role played by Canadians from all backgrounds in building vibrant and prosperous communities that benefit everyone. For more information about Canadian Multiculturalism Day, please follow this link https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/multiculturalism-day.html. |
| Fathers’ Day | January 10, 2020 - 12:33pm |
Father's Day is a holiday to celebrate fathers and fatherhood around the world - although the date for celebration varies.
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| National Indigenous Peoples Day | January 30, 2020 - 12:15pm |
A day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. For more information about National Indigenous Peoples Day, please visit https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533. |
| World Refugee Day | January 30, 2020 - 12:13pm |
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to mark the courage, strength, and determination of all the men, women and children who were forced to flee from their homeland under threat of conflict and violence. For more information about World Refugee Day, please follow this link https://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/index.shtml. |
| Africa Day | January 13, 2020 - 12:35pm |
Africa Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in the fight against colonialism and apartheid.
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| Eid-al-Fitr | January 13, 2020 - 8:30am |
The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. Muslims believe that they are commanded by God, as mentioned in the Quran, to continue their fast until the last day of Ramadan before offering the Eid prayers.
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| World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development | January 30, 2020 - 12:10pm |
A United Nations-sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues. To know more about the history of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/culturaldiversityday/.
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| Mothers’ Day | January 10, 2020 - 11:47am |
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.
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| Earth Day | January 30, 2020 - 12:08pm |
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. For more information about Earth Day, please visit https://www.earthday.org/history/.
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| Easter Sunday | January 20, 2020 - 10:17am |
Easter Sunday is one of the most celebrated events for Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection from death, as written in the Christian Bible. One of the popular secular customs for Easter is to paint eggs in bright colors, and organize a hunt for hidden painted or chocolate eggs.
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| Good Friday | January 10, 2020 - 11:22am |
The Friday before Easter, when Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.
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| World Autism Awareness Day | January 30, 2020 - 12:06pm |
World Autism Awareness Day aims to encourage member states of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world. For more information about World Autism Awareness Day, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/. |
| Equal Pay Day | January 9, 2020 - 12:55pm |
A symbolic day dedicated to raising awareness of the gender pay gap. The idea of an Equal Pay Day was inspired by the National Committee on Pay Equity, the United States in 1996. In Canada, in 2020 Equal Pay Day falls on 31 March.
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| International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | January 30, 2020 - 12:04pm |
The day honours and remembers those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade, which has been called the worst violation of human rights in history. In a span of over 400 years more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims. For more information about this day, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/slaveryremembranceday/. |
| International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | January 30, 2020 - 12:01pm |
On 21 March 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws.” The United Nations then declared 21 March as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day to remind people of racial discrimination’s negative consequences, and encourage people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination. |
| St. Patrick’s Day | January 9, 2020 - 12:44pm |
Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the date of the death of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Many people worldwide wear green to celebrate this day.
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