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.
All Souls' Day is observed by Roman Catholics as a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed as a mark of faith.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav is the celebration of the birth Guru Nanak who is the first Sikh guru. He is the founder of Sikhism and is highly revered by the Sikh community. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism.
Bodhi Day is celebrated by many traditions to commemorate Gautama Buddha attainment of enlightenment. According to tradition, Siddhartha sat under a tree in deep meditation, reflecting on various experiences in life with the determination to find the truth.It was there he found enlightenment and became the Buddah.
Hanukkah is a feast in Judaism that commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the temple .it is observed by lighting candles, singing Hanukkah songs and eating special food such as latkes and sufganiyot.
Christmas is an annual celebration, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a religious and cultural festivity marked by billions of people with love, presents, family and merriment.
Epiphany is celebrated to commemorate the three wise men's visit to see baby Jesus, his baptism and revelation at the wedding of Cana. It is celebrated as Little Christmas in some traditions.
Born Gobind Das, Gobing Singh was the tenth and last human Sikh Guru. He was a poet, a philosopher, and a warrior. Among his significant contributions to Sikhism are the creation of the Sikh military order known as the Khalsa in 1699, and the completion and enshrinement of the Guru Granth Sahib as the holy book and the eternal Guru.
Saint Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. Dwynwen is believed to have been the daughter of King Brychan Brycheiniog, who lived in the 5th century.
Tu B'Shevat is the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat which is observed by Jews. It is also known as the New Year of Trees, and is considered by many as a reminder of duty and care for nature.
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.