Ramadan
Ramadan takes place on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is commemorated by muslims globally through fasting and prayer. The annual observance of Ramadan is one of the…
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Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi celebrates the day in which Sikhism was established as a collective faith in 1699. Vaisakhi is celebrated by going to the Gudwara, singing hymns, reading scriptures and participating in…
Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the Hebrews' freedom from slavery from Egypt. Passover is celebrated with a family meal called seder on the first night which consists of…
Spanish Language Day
Happy Spanish Language Day! Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and Spanish Language Day celebrates the language in written and oral forms. UNSECO established the holiday…
International Jazz Day
Jazz has a lengthy history with breaking down barriers and inducing social change, particularly in the United States. Thus, International Jazz Day was established by the United Nations to commemorate…
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo originally celebrates the Mexican Army's defeat of France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, however, the holiday has largely become a celebration of Mexican culture and…
Vesak
Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is a Buddhist holiday which celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who became eventually became the Buddha and the founder of Buddhism. Celebrations surrounding…
World Bee Day
World Bee Day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness regarding the importance of bees and their role as pollinators in the natural ecosystem. Bees are currently an…
Africa Day
Africa Day celebrates the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It commemorates all countries in the African continent, their distinct cultures and the determination of African people…
World Oceans Day
Covering 70% of the Earth, the oceans are crucial for sustaining life. World Oceans Day was established by the United Nations to bring awareness to the negative human impact on…
Juneteenth
19 June, referred to as 'Juneteenth', is a federal American holiday which commemorates the effective end of slavery when the Union Army marched to Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 and…
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to honour people who have been displaced from their homes and have become refugees. People become displaced for a variety of…