International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace - The day aims to promote peace and non-violence among nations and people.
International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons - Raising awareness of the impact of an ageing population and the need to ensure people can grow old with dignity.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) is a special festival that celebrates Jewish New Year and the start of the 10 days of repentance that precede Yom Kippur.
Navarati
Navarati (Hindu) - The celebration of Hindu Goddess Durga and victory of good over evil.
World Teachers’ day
World Teachers' day - is an international day held annually to celebrate the work of teachers.
National Braille Week
National Braille Week - to raise awareness of this tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Jewish) – The Jewish Day of Atonement, emphasizing the importance of repentance and forgiveness, sparking conversations about these universal themes across different faiths.
National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day – A day to celebrate coming out as LGBTQ+, encouraging discussions about the varying challenges and triumphs experienced in different cultural settings.
Kathina
Kathina (Buddhism) - The Kathina robe offering ceremony marks the end of vassa or the Buddhist Lent, the three months rainy season retreat observed by the Sangha or Buddhist monks. It originated 2,500 years ago and is celebrated by the giving of alms and offering of robes to the monks who observed the retreat, who in turn deliver sermons to the lay supporters.