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Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha (Hindu) - is a 16 days period when Hindu community offer prayers and honor their ancestors.
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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.
Black History Month
Black History Month - is to celebrate the contributions of Black heritage and culture to UK society as well to expand our understanding of Black history in the UK. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/
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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.
3 events,
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World Teachers’ day
World Teachers' day - is an international day held annually to celebrate the work of teachers.
3 events,
National Braille Week
National Braille Week - to raise awareness of this tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.
5 events,
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.
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.
3 events,
Hate Crime Awareness Week
Hate Crime Awareness Week - to bring people together to stand in solidarity with those affected by hate crime, to remember those we have lost, and support those who need ongoing support. https://bradfordhatecrimealliance.com/ You can also download the Hate Crime app from the website.
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Sukkot
Sukkot (Jewish) - The festival is a way to give thanks for a successful harvest, and is also a reminder of the Exodus - a time when Moses led his people out of slavery in Egypt. People celebrate Sukkot at home and at a synagogue with family and friends, with a big meal at the ... Sukkot
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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 ... Kathina
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World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day - to raise awareness about the impact the condition has on the lives of women around the world.
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Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah (Jewish) Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah and the beginning of the new cycle.
3 events,
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.
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/
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.