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.
The Twelfth Day of Ridván is one of the most important festivals in the Bahá'í Faith. It celebrates the beginning of the faith in 1863 and the declaration by Baha’u’llah as being the manifestation of God.
Saint Sara, also known as Sara-la-Kâli or Sara the Black is the patron saint of the Romani and displaced people. It is said that she was an Egyptian handmaiden to Mary Magdalene.
Pentecost is celebrated fifty days after Easter by Christians globally. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles of Jesus Christ.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the feast of sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It is celebrated by attending the special prayers held at major mosques and Islamic centres.
The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is observed by Western Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican and Latin Churches in reverence to the divinity and presence of Jesus in the holy Eucharist.
The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib is observed annually. It is the celebration of his life and his sacrifices for the Sikh people. It is celebrated by reading the Sikh holy book, processions and the distribution of sweets.
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.
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.
Sikhs celebrate the conferment of the title of Guru on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhism authoritative sacred text) on this day which is known as the Birth of the Guru Granth.