This calendar was initiated as a result of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.
It marks religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank holidays. The events on the calendar link and display the various items in the Library’s wonderful collection.
Nowruz is the Iranian or Persian New Year celebrated by numerous cultures worldwide. It is based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar. With its origin in Zoroastrianism, it is alleged to mark the coming back of a spirit that had been cast underground during the winter months.
Created by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012, the International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world to remind people of the importance of happiness.
Eid al-Fitr is a feast celebrated by Muslims all over the world and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Passover is one of the major Jewish holidays. It celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Also known as Pesaḥ or Pesach, it is also a day of remembrance.
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annually. On this day members of the United Nations are encouraged to raise awareness of autism and autistic individuals,to further increase the need to improve the quality of life of people living with autism.
On Good Friday Christians all over the world commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. This day focuses on the suffering and pains he bore and it is marked by fast observance by adult Christian Byzantine, mourning and deep reflection.
Easter is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day following his death.
The Pan Celtic Festival is a festival of music, dance and sport held annually in Ireland. The first festival was held in County Kerry with the aim of nurturing and promoting the languages of Celtic nations. Wales has been represented in the festival since its inception in 1971.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated annually. It is primarily promoted and sponsored by the World Health Organization and other organisations concerned with health.
The Orthodox Church calls its Easter Day Pascha which means Passover. It is celebrated in fulfilment of the prophecy of a Messiah and his resurrection from the dead.