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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In 1699 at Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth. It defines a group of people who practice Sikhism as well as a special group who have been initiated.
Hola is a three-day long Sikh festival established by Guru Gobind Singh, for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills. It follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day.
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.
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.
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.
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