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November 2023

All Saints Day

All Saints Day (Christian)

01 Nov 2023

All Saints Day is observed by Roman Catholics and other Christians globally to honour all saints and martyrs since the inception of Christianity.

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All Souls Day

All Souls Day (Christian)

02 Nov 2023

All Souls' Day is observed by Roman Catholics as a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed as a mark of faith.

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Diwali

Diwali

09 Nov 2023

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.

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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day

14 Nov 2023

World Diabetes Day is observed on this day to raise global awareness on diabetes mellitus and to celebrate Sir Frederick Banting ,who discovered the insulin together with Charles Best in 1922.

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'Father and Son with Horse, Swansea, from series No Place Like Home © Richard Ansett 2021

International Men’s Day

19 Nov 2023

International Men's Day is a universal awareness day for many issues faced by men which include parental alienation, suicide, violence and abuse.

Image above: 'Father and Son with Horse, Swansea, from series No Place Like Home © Richard Ansett 2021

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International Day for Elimination of Violence Towards Women

International Day for Elimination of Violence Towards Women

25 Nov 2023

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is noted to raise awareness of the need to eradicate any form of violence toward women. These include gender based violence resulting in psychological, physical or sexual harm, be it in public or private life.

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Guru Nanak Birthday

Guru Nanak Birthday(Sikh)

27 Nov 2023

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.

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December 2023

World Aids Day

World Aids Day

01 Dec 2023

Since 1988, this day has been dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS disease as well as its prevention and to condemn the stigmatisation of people suffering from the disease.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

03 Dec 2023

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed internationally to raise awareness of the issues of disability and to mobilize support for persons with disabilities through various activities. Please note that "Derwen Cripples' Training College" is used in the catalogue because it was the correct title for the name of the organisation in 1955 when the photographs were taken, however the terminology they use has changed and it is now known as Derwen College.

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Hanukkah

Hanukkah (Judaism)

07 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

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.

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