Diwali
Diwali -(Hindu) - Also known as the “Festival of lights”, Diwali is the biggest festival in the Hindu calendar, signifying triumph of light over darkness. For some Hindus it also coincides with New Year celebrations.
Bandi Chhorh Diwas
Bandi Chhorh Diwas (Sikh) - Commemorates the release of the sixth Sikh guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, from prison. Sikhs continue this annual celebration with lamps being lit outside gurdwaras and sweets distributed to all. This coincides with Diwali.
Islamophobia Awareness Month
Islamophobia Awareness Month - to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia in society. https://www.islamophobia-awareness.org/
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday - is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
Interfaith Week
Interfaith Week - to celebrate co-operation and deepen friendship and understanding between faiths with a focus on environmental protection. https://www.interfaithweek.org/
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day - It's a day to remind ourselves of the importance of being kind to others.
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week - is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which memorializes victims of transphobic violence.
Baby Week
Baby Week- to campaign and promote the best start in life. The initiative enables us to listen to parents and carers to enhance the way we work in maternity and early years. https://babyweek.co.uk/
Guru Nanak’s Birthday
Guru Nanak's Birthday (Sikh)- also known as Bābā Nānak, was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.