Diversity Exchange

Martydom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
2024-06-16
Martydom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib (Sikh)- It’s the day to commemorate and celebrate the life of religious figure Guru Arjan Dev who sacrificed his life for the Sikh people.

National Clean Air Day
2024-06-15
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

World Elder Abuse Day
2024-06-15
World Elder Abuse Day – A day to spotlight the often-overlooked issue of elder abuse, promoting the welfare and rights of the older generation.

Hajj
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-19
Hajj (Muslim)- is the obligatory pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, that all Muslims must perform once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially capable. It involves performing a series of rituals by millions of Muslims simultaneously, symbolising solidarity and equality between all people. The complete submission to Allah brings a renewal and strength of one’s faith and spirituality.

Social Mobility Awareness Day
2024-06-13
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/

Mens Health Awareness Week
2024-06-12 - 2024-06-18
Mens Health Awareness Week – is a dedicated week that shines a spotlight on the unique health concerns impacting men. Men’s Health Week encourages men to take charge of their well-being, make informed decisions about their lifestyle choices, and seek appropriate medical support when needed.

Shavuot
2024-06-12
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.

Carers Week
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-16
Carers Week -is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. The theme for 2024 is ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community’. https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-week/

Gypsy, traveller and Roma Month
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-30
Gypsy, traveller and Roma Month – celebrates the richness that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities bring to peoples everyday lives here in the UK, and the many and varied contributions they have made to British Society. The theme for 2024 is “Weaving Journeys: A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller lives, histories and cultures“

Pride Month
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-30
Pride Month – The kickoff for a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on history, rights, and advocacy.

National Volunteer week
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-07
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/

Vesakha Puja
2024-05-23
Vesakha Puja (Buddha) – A significant day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, usually marked by prayer and meditation.

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
2024-05-21
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.

Pentecost
2024-05-19
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.

Malcolm X Day
2024-05-19
Malcolm X Day – A day to honour civil rights leader Malcolm X, reflecting on his advocacy for African American rights and social justice.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
2024-05-17
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia – A day to rally against LGBTQ+ discrimination and promote a more inclusive and accepting world.

Mental Health Awareness Week
2024-05-13 - 2024-05-19
Mental Health Awareness Week -is to improve public understanding of mental health and what can help prevent poor mental health. The theme for 2024 is yet to be announced. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

Bradford City Fire
2024-05-11
Bradford City Fire (although date for ceremonies can vary) anniversary of the fire at Bradford’s Valley Parade ground in 1985. A total of 56 football fans lost their lives in the blaze. The fire happened as Bradford City played Lincoln City in the Bantams’ final home game of the season.

Ascension Day
2024-05-09
Ascension Day (Christianity)- It commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven, according to the New Testament of the Bible.

National Day of Staff Networks
2024-05-08
National Day of Staff Networks – is the world’s only nationwide day dedicated to recognising networks/resource groups and the incredible value they add to the workplace. https://www.nationaldayforstaffnetworks.co.uk/

Pascha/Orthodox Easter Sunday
2024-05-05
Pascha/Orthodox Easter Sunday (Christianity) is calculated on a lunar calendar, and moves each year in relation to the solar calendar. Orthodox and Western churches calculate differently when the necessary intercalary adjustments should be made; consequently, there is no consistent relationship between the dates of Orthodox and Western timings of Easter.

Global Intergenerational Week
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-30
Global Intergenerational Week – is to fully embrace intergenerational practice, connecting people of different generations in intentional, mutually beneficial. activities. https://generationsworkingtogether.org/global-intergenerational-week

Passover
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-30
Passover (Jewish) A Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, marked by special meals and rituals.

Earth Day
2024-04-22
Earth Day- A day of action and advocacy for environmental protection and sustainability, emphasizing the social justice aspects of environmentalism.

Rama Navami
2024-04-17
Rama Navami (Hindu) – A festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.

Vaisakhi
2024-04-13
Vaisakhi (Sikh) – celebrating the start of the harvest season and the Sikh New Year and is the festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community,

Eid Al Fitr
2024-04-10
Eid Al Fitr (Muslim- although may change 1 day before or after) is on the first day of the month of Shawwal (Islamic Calendar) and marks the end of Ramadan (month long fasting) and the beginning of a feast that breaks the fast.

World Health Day
2024-04-07
World Health Day – A day to focus on global health issues, advocating for equal access to healthcare services for everyone, everywhere.

World Autism Day
2024-04-02
World Autism Day – A day to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, celebrating their unique talents and contributions.

Stress Awareness Month
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-30
Stress Awareness Month – is to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures the modern stress epidemic.
