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Graybridge Malkam is pleased to provide
you with a list of upcoming holidays and celebrations from a variety of
cultures.
We're always looking for more culturally significant dates to add to our
calendar. If you know of any important dates that we've missed, please contact
us and let us know so we can share them with everyone. |
March 2010
International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures – United Nations
The United Nations Assembly encourages Member States to consider initiatives that identify areas for practical action at all levels of society to promote inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance, understanding and cooperation. It also encourages the promotion of dialogue among the media from all cultures and civilizations.
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March 1 |
Holi – Hinduism/Sikhism
Spring Festival also known as the festival of colours. It is celebrated with fun and games and people spray coloured water on each other. |
March 8 |
International Women’s Day – International
Established in 1977 by the United Nations, this special day provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to advance women's equality rights and status. |
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March 17 |
St. Patrick’s Day – Irish
Known for converting “pagan” Ireland of the 5th century to Christianity. |
March 21 |
Ostara – Wicca
Spring Equinox; welcoming of spring and the goddess-as-maiden. Dependant upon the specific timing of the equinox. |
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March 21 |
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – United Nations
On March 21, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws". The day was proclaimed in 1966. |
March 21 |
Naw Ruz – Bahá’í, Zorastrianism, Iran, Afghanistan, Kurd
New Year; observance of spring equinox symbolizing spiritual growth and renewal. |
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March 24 |
Ramanavami – Hinduism
Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, hero of the religious epic poem, The Ramayana; temples are decorated; the Ramayana is recited for ten days. |
March 25 |
Annunciation – Eastern Orthodox
Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will be Mother of the Son of God. |
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March 30 |
Passover – Judaism
Begins at sundown; 8-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: Sources for this page include Amherst Publishing's
Multicultural Calendar, Creative Cultural Communication's Multicultural
Calendar, country specific sites and InterfaithCalendar.org.
If you are looking for a print calendar, check out www.multiculturalcalendar.com. |
