Events
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Harmony Day, Australia
Harmony Day in Australia is a national observance promoting cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and respect for all Australians, regardless of their cultural background. The day encourages people to embrace and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that contribute to Australia's multicultural society.
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Naw-Rúz
Naw-Rúz is the Bahá’í New Year’s Day celebration. It marks the end of the annual 19-Day Fast and is one of the most important Bahá’í Holy Days.
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World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day is a global celebration that promotes the importance of poetry as a form of cultural expression and linguistic diversity. The day encourages the appreciation of poetry, the revitalization of oral traditions, and the recognition of the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind. Related Post: Celebrate…
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International Day of Forests
The International Day of Forests is an observance day to celebrate the beauty of the world’s forests and to raise awareness about the importance of trees to humans and our planet.
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World Water Day
World Water Day focuses on raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. The day highlights the critical role water plays in various aspects of life, from health and sanitation to agriculture and environmental preservation.
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Earth Hour
Earth Hour is an environmental campaign to bring awareness to the effects of climate change. People are encouraged to turn off lights in homes and business for one hour beginning at 8:30 p.m. local time. Get resources HERE.
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Passover
Passover (or Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Celebrated for eight days (seven in Israel), Passover usually falls in March or April. The holiday begins with the Seder meal, a ritual dinner where families read the Haggadah, a book that tells the story…
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April Fool’s Day
April Fool's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on the first day of April. The day is filled with practical jokes on friends, family members, and neighbors.
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International Children’s Book Day
International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated annually on April 2nd, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, to inspire a love of reading and highlight the importance of children's literature. Organized by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) since 1967, the day promotes access to quality books for young readers worldwide. Each…
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World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd to raise awareness about autism and promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).