Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel Day commemorates the Métis leader's execution on November 16, 1885. It marks a moment to reflect on his contributions to the Métis Nation and to acknowledge the spirit […]
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International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
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Holodomor Memorial Day
Holodomor Memorial Day or Holodomor Remembrance Day is an annual commemoration of the victims of the Holodomor, the 1932–33 man-made famine that killed millions in Ukraine.
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Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur
The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur honours the ninth Sikh Guru’s historic sacrifice to defend religious freedom and human rights.
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Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.
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Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the […]
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Rohatsu / Bodhi Day
Rohatsu is the day Japanese Zen Buddhists observe the enlightenment of the Buddha. It is also called Bodhi Day, meaning "enlightenment day."
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Yalda Night / Chella
Yaldā / Chella is an extremely popular traditional celebration of the sun and the warmth of life among Iranians celebrated on the last night of autumn and the longest night […]
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Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture which is held from December 26 to January 1. It was created by Maulana Karenga and first celebrated in 1966.