12 events found.
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Nowruz/New Years (Persians)
Nowruz is the Persian new year and is celebrated by many cultures particularly around western and central Asia regions. It is also recognized as a holy day by Zoroastrians, Bahá’ís, and some Muslims. (Wikidpedia)
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Day For Elimination Of Racial Discrimination (UN)
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. It is a day to highlight the importance of human rights and to fight against injustice based on... Read More
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World Water Day (UN)
World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. (UN Page)
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Kuhio Day (Hawaii)
This day honours the birth of Prince Kuhio heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii and delegate to the US Congress. As delegate he authored Hawaii's statehood bill and established the Hawaii Homelands Act. (Wikipedia)
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Laylat al Qadr (Islam)
Laylat al Qadr or Night of Power is commemorated as the night the Quran was first sent down from heaven to the world and also the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. (Wikipedia)
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Mothering Sunday (UK, Ireland)
Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches, the church where one is baptized and becomes "a child of the church". It is celebrated in the UK, Ireland, and some Commonwealth countries. (Wikipedia)
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Eid al-Fitr (Islam)
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. The day is commemorated with prayers and festive meals. (Wikipedia)
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World Autism Awareness Day (UN)
UN page
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Newcomer Welcome Evening
500 Stephen 500 Stephen St., Morden, Manitoba, CanadaAn evening of conversation and snacks as we celebrate your arrival into our community!
