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.
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Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism and Samaritanism. It is the day of observance for repentance and atonement accompanied with prayers, fasting and charity. It marks the end to the Jewish high holy days.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, It symbolises the spiritual "triumph of good over evil, ,consciousness over ignorance and light over darkness". It is one of the most significant festivals in Indian religions.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav is the celebration of the birth Guru Nanak who is the first Sikh guru. He is the founder of Sikhism and is highly revered by the Sikh community. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism.
Hanukkah is a feast in Judaism that commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the temple .it is observed by lighting candles, singing Hanukkah songs and eating special food such as latkes and sufganiyot.
Bodhi Day is celebrated by many traditions to commemorate Gautama Buddha attainment of enlightenment. According to tradition, Siddhartha sat under a tree in deep meditation, reflecting on various experiences in life with the determination to find the truth.It was there he found enlightenment and became the Buddah.
Christmas is an annual celebration, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a religious and cultural festivity marked by billions of people with love, presents, family and merriment.
Epiphany is celebrated to commemorate the three wise men's visit to see baby Jesus, his baptism and revelation at the wedding of Cana. It is celebrated as Little Christmas in some traditions.
Tu B'Shevat is the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat which is observed by Jews. It is also known as the New Year of Trees, and is considered by many as a reminder of duty and care for nature.
Saint Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. Dwynwen is believed to have been the daughter of King Brychan Brycheiniog, who lived in the 5th century.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a holy month of fasting which lasts for 29-30 days. Muslims usher in Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
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