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  • 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 ethnicities worldwide.

  • 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 the first Hawaii Statehood bill in 1919.

  • 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 he entered the city.

  • Passover (Jewish)

    Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the story of the Israelite's escape from slavery in Egypt. It specifically refers to God passing over the houses of the Israelites and killing the firstborn sons of the Egyptians.

  • Good Friday (Christian)

    Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. For many it is a day of fasting and religious services.