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Thursday October 1 All Day
Domestic Violence Prevention Month
Domestic Violence Prevention Month reminds us all of the need to support survivors and to allow space for the voices of victims to be heard. Domestic violence affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nat......More
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Tuesday October 20 All Day
Birth of the Bab in Shiraz
The Báb, born Sayyed ʻAlí Muḥammad Shírází was the founder of Bábism, and claimed to be a Messenger of God. The Birth of the Bab and the Birth of Baha’u’llah are considered to be the Twin High Holy Days among people of the Baha'i faith. These days are celebrated around ......More
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Sunday November 1 All Day
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
This annual month of recognition acknowledges and raises awareness of the many youth, families and individuals who are at risk of and experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Youth who experience homelessness may lose their home, community, friends, routines and t......More
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Thursday December 3 All Day
International Day for People with Disability
An annual observance to "promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society," International Day for People with Disabilities has been recognized by the UN General Assembly since 1992. According to the World Report on Disability (WHO......More
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Monday December 21 All Day
Winter Solstice
Marking the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter Solstice is the day of the year when the sun seems to have the least amount of rise in the sky, following its shortest and lowest arc. Solstice is also the shortest day and longest night of the year. In ......More
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Monday December 21 through January 1
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Saturday December 26 through January 1
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Friday January 1 All Day
Gregorian New Year's Day
Some 4000 years ago in ancient Babylon the start of a new year was celebrated in late March on the day when there was an equal amount of lightness and darkness. Over time, world civilizations noted the changing of the new year mostly based on astronomical or agricultura......More