12 events found.
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Flag Day – USA
This day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
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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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Hijri – Islamic New Year
Hijri New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented. A day in the Islamic... Read More
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Juneteenth – USA
This day commemorates the end of slavery. Its name is a portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when as the American Civil War was... Read More
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Matariki – New Zealand
In Māori culture, Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. This marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar.
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World Refugee Day (UN)
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and... Read More
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