Muharram
Muharram (Islamic New Year) - Muslim- The first month in the Islamic lunar calendar is Muharram, one of the 4 sacred months. Muharram is a month dedicated to lessons of generosity, sacrifice and mourning dedicated to the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH)family and companions during the battle of Karbala. Muharram also marks the month in which the Prophet Nuh (Noah) left the ark and the month Prophet Musa (Moses) was saved from the Pharaoh of Egypt.
Srebrenica Memorial Day
Srebrenica Memorial Day -commemorates the Srebrenica massacre which occurred in July 1995 during the Bosnian war. Around 8,000 men and boys of a Muslim Bosniak background were killed by forces of the Bosnian Serb army. https://srebrenica.org.uk/
World Youth Skills Day
World Youth Skills Day - Campaigning for young people to get the skills they need to flourish.
International Day for International Justice
International Day for International Justice - is to recognise and honour the increasing importance and use of international criminal justice and marks the anniversary of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court.
Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Day - A global observance to honour Mandela’s legacy, encouraging individual and collective actions to fight injustice and promote social equality.
South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month - to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities,and to explore the connections between South Asian communities and the UK. In 2024, the theme of the event is 'Journeys of Empire'. https://southasianheritage.org.uk/ We also have a local Bradford South Asian Fesitval.
Hiroshima Memorial Day
Hiroshima Memorial Day - to console the victims of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945, and to pray for lasting world peace.
Nagasaki Memorial Day
Nagasaki Memorial Day - This day commemorates the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan during World War II. It serves as a reminder to promote peace and understanding among nations, and to never forget the tragic consequences of war.
International Youth Day
International Youth Day - A day to spotlight the energy, initiatives, and aspirations of young people worldwide while discussing the unique challenges they face in different cultural contexts.