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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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.
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Christian churches. It marks the first day of the forty days of Lent, leading to Easter.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual celebration which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to encourage and promote women’s participation in the fields of Science, Mathematics, Engineering Technology and Mathematics.
Valentine’s Day is a day people express their love for each other all around the world. It is feast day of a Christian martyr named Valentine.
Nirvana Day is a Mahayana Buddhist holiday celebrated in Asia. In Bhutan, it is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the fourth month of the Bhutanese calendar. It celebrates the day when the Buddha is said to have achieved complete Nirvana, upon the death of his physical body.
“Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” – George Eliot
World Day of Social Justice is an international day of awareness to promote social justice and tackle social inequality such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights ,sexual identity and biological prejudice and religious bigotry.
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva who is one of the principal deities of Hinduism.
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