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  • Harmony Week – Australia

    The annual event celebrates the nation’s cultural diversity, promoting inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. Harmony Day is celebrated on March 21, which coincides with the UN International... Read More

  • Eid al-Fitr (Islam)

    Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting (sawm) during Ramadan. Also called 'Festival of Breaking the Fast' it is the... Read More

  • French Language Day (UN)

    French is the first official language spoken for 22.0% of the Canadian population. The majority of Francophones (84.1%) live in Quebec and close to 1 million live in other provinces... Read More

  • Nowruz/New Year’s Day – Iran

    Nowruz, meaning "New Day" in Persian, is the 3,000-year-old Iranian New Year celebration marking the vernal equinox (spring equinox) and the start of spring. It is now celebrated by many... Read More

  • Vesak – Buddha Day (Buddhist)

    Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.

  • Prince Kūhiō Day – Hawaii

    Prince Kūhiō Day is an official holiday in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It marks the birth of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. As a delegate, Kuhio authored... Read More

  • Altona Community Meal

    The Community Exchange 116 Main Street, Altona, Manitoba, Canada

    Bring yourself and invite some friends and family for a FREE meal! Last Saturday of the month.

  • Palm Sunday (Christian)

    Palm Sunday happens on the Sunday before Easter. The day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as... Read More