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.
Today ,we recall and honour the over fifteen million Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade ,who faced brutality for over 400 years, and to also raise awareness of the dangers of racism and prejudice.
Laylat al-Qadr also known as the Night of Power, falls on one of the odd number days in the last days of Ramadan. It is considered the holiest of nights in Islam.
Eid al-Fitr is a feast celebrated by Muslims all over the world and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annually. On this day members of the United Nations are encouraged to raise awareness of autism and autistic individuals,to further increase the need to improve the quality of life of people living with autism.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated annually. It is primarily promoted and sponsored by the World Health Organization and other organisations concerned with health.
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.
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.
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.
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.