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.
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.
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.
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.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism and Samaritanism. It is the day of observance for repentance and atonement accompanied with prayers, fasting and charity. It marks the end to the Jewish high holy days.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, It symbolises the spiritual "triumph of good over evil, ,consciousness over ignorance and light over darkness". It is one of the most significant festivals in Indian religions.
All Saints Day is observed by Roman Catholics and other Christians globally to honour all saints and martyrs since the inception of Christianity.
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.