12 events found.
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National Sorry Day (Australia)
National Sorry Day, officially the National Day of Healing, is an event held annually in Australia on 26 May commemorating the Stolen Generations. It is part of the ongoing efforts towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. (Wikipedia)
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Memorial Day (U.S)
This is a day for honouring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. (Wikipedia)
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Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í)
This day commemorates the death of Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This day commemorates the United Nations peacekeepers who have worked to save and change lives in the world’s most fragile political and security situations. UN Page
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Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh)
The fifth Guru (1563-1606), he built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors... Read More
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Shavuot (Jewish)
Shavuot, or Feast of Weeks, marked the time of the wheat harvest in Biblical Israel. It begins in the evening of June 1 and extends until the evening of June... Read More
