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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. |
July 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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July 1 |
Canada Day – Canada
Formerly known as Dominion Day because on July 1, 1867, the British North America Act, proclaimed “one Dominion under the name of Canada”. |
July 4 |
Independence Day – United States
In 1776 the 13 colonies proclaimed their separation from England and formed the United States of America. |
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July 6 |
Dalai Lama’s Birthday – Tibet, Buddhism
Born in 1935, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized at the age of 2 as the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama; he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on global human rights in 1989. |
July 9 |
Martyrdom of the Bab – Baha'i
Ali Mohammed, the Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh, and Prophet-Founder of the Babi Faith (Bahá’í Faith), was executed in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers; observed by abstaining from commerce and work. |
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July 14 |
Bastille Day – France
This day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, which led to the end of the monarchy. |
July 26 |
Lailat al Bara'ah – Islam
A night of prayer to God for forgiveness of the dead; also preparation for Ramadan through intense prayer; not universally observed. |
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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. |
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