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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. |
September 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.
Early Sept Terry Fox Run - Canada (undetermined as of May 29, 2009)
In 1980, Terry Fox ran across Canada on an artificial leg to raise money and awareness for cancer research; he called it his marathon of hope.
Muscular Dystrophy Month
Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited condition that affects the muscles of the body. The term refers to a group of different conditions that cause progressive weakness of the muscles.
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September 2 |
Krishna Jayanthi – Hinduism
Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna - the 8th incarnation of god Vishnu. |
September 6 |
Labour Day – Canada, United States
Honours organized labour and its contribution to Canadian society; is a statutory holiday observed throughout Canada and the U.S. |
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September 9 |
Rosh Hashanah – Judaism
Jewish New Year; anniversary of the creation of the world; symbols of this holiday are apples and honey for a sweet new year. |
September 10 |
Eid al Fitr – Islam
End of Ramadan; 3-day Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan; festival of thanksgiving to God for commemorating the month of Ramadan. |
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September 18 to October 3 |
Oktoberfest – Germany
Originally a horse race to celebrate a Bavarian King’s marriage in 1810, it has become an annual cheerful gathering of beer drinkers with international spin-offs including Ontario, Canada. This year is the 200th anniversary of the celebration! |
September 18 |
Yom Kippur – Judaism
The Day of Atonement is the holiest of all days in the Jewish Year, with fasting and prayer. |
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September 22 |
Harvest Moon Festival – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea
Families and friends gather to enjoy the full moon, a symbol of promise for abundance, of harmony and luck. |
September 23 |
Autumn Equinox – Wicca
Observance of the change of seasons. |
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September 23 |
Sukkot – Judaism
Feast of Tabernacles; which celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents. |
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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. |
