Malcolm X Day
Malcolm X Day – A day to honour civil rights leader Malcolm X, reflecting on his advocacy for African American rights and social justice.
Pentecost
Pentecost (Christianity - Some Orthodox – 23 June) The holy day commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles on the 50th day after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A feast is observed exactly seven weeks after Easter Day.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development – A day to celebrate cultural diversity and to encourage dialogue that leads to better mutual understanding and cooperation.
Vesakha Puja
Vesakha Puja (Buddha) - A significant day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, usually marked by prayer and meditation.
National Volunteer week
National Volunteer week - to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and to say thank you! The theme for 2024 is the #CelebrateService. https://volunteersweek.org/about-volunteers-week/
Shavuot
Shavuot (Jewish, also could be the 11- 13 June) - is the feast of weeks, is celebrated seven weeks after the second Passover seder. Although Shavuot began as an ancient grain harvest festival, the holiday has been identified since biblical times with the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Social Mobility Awareness Day
Social Mobility Awareness Day -is an initiative organised by Making The Leap, which exists to help raise the awareness of social mobility and encourage organisations to share their social mobility stories with the public.https://makingtheleap.org.uk/social-mobility-day/
World Elder Abuse Day
World Elder Abuse Day - A day to spotlight the often-overlooked issue of elder abuse, promoting the welfare and rights of the older generation.
National Clean Air Day
National Clean Air Day - is a chance to find out more about air pollution, share information with friends and colleagues, and help make the air cleaner and healthier for everyone. https://www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/clean-air-day