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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. |
August 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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August 1 |
Fast in Honour of the Holy Mother of Jesus Eastern Orthodox
14-day fasting period in preparation for the celebration of the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. |
August 1 to (undetermined as of May, 2009) |
Caribana Festival Canada (Toronto)
Caribana was created by people with a common West Indian heritage; it is the largest Caribbean festival in North America. |
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August 2 |
Civic Holiday Canada
The first Monday in August is a holiday across Canada, but the holiday is called different things in different areas. It is not recognized in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut and the Yukon. |
August 12 |
Ramadan Islam
One of the Pillars of Islam begins and lasts until September 21. This is the holiest time of the Islamic Year. Muslims fast between dawn and sunset for the entire month. It is a time of abstinence and contemplation. |
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August 13-15 |
O-bon Day Japan/Buddhism
Honouring deceased ancestors; also celebrated in Vietnam and China with varying customs. In some regions in Japan it is celebrated July 13 - 15. |
August 15 |
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary/Dormition of the Theotokos Christianity/Eastern Orthodox
Commemorates (1) the happy departure of Mary from this life; (2) the assumption into heaven. |
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August 24 |
Raksha Bandhan Hinduism
Honours the loving ties between brothers and sisters in a family. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: Sources for this page include Diversity Resources, Inc.
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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