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.
Tisha B'av is an annual fast day in Judaism, it is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. It is used as a day of remembrance of all the calamities that have befallen the Jewish people such as the holocaust and the destruction of Solomon’s temple. It is regarded as a day of mourning.
Haile Selassie I ,born July 23,1892 was, emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974.He is revered by many and his birthday is one of the significant celebrations in Rastafari communities.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated to commemorate the Innocenti Declaration of August 1990 signed by government officials, WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to encourage , protect and support breastfeeding ,as well the general health of mothers and their babies.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is the largest of numerous Eisteddfodau that are held annually in Wales. Considered to be the largest music and poetry festival in Europe with about 150,000 visitor in attendance and over 250 trade stands. The festival travels, alternating between the north and south of Wales. It is the hallmark of the celebration of welsh art, language and culture dating back to as far as 1176.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed annually to awaken consciousness, defend the rights and environment of the world's indigenous communities around the world. According to the united nation, there are 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries.
International Youth Day is celebrated to raise awareness on cultural, legal and identity matters concerning the youths to the attention of the global community and to celebrate their potential, ambitions, diligence, passion and creativity which is shaping the society.
Dormition of the Theotokos is celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches.it is the commemoration of the death and ascension of Mary the mother of Jesus Christ.
World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognising the sacrifices of every humanitarian worker all over the world and to specially remember those who died in the act of service.
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day to speak up against religious bigotry and persecution globally.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day selected by UNESCO to pay tribute and raise awareness on the transatlantic slave trade and the dangers of racism and prejudice.