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Islamic New Year

The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent new moon in the month of Muharram.

Pflasterspektakel

Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacle), held in Linz, Austria is an annual street art festival. Musical acts, juggling, acrobatics, pantomime, theatrics, and fire dancing are just some of the performances that make up this exciting festival.

National Disability Independence Day

National Disability Independence Day celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act provides individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities protection from employment discrimination, equal opportunity to access buildings and public transportation, and more.

Olympic Games Paris

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, is an international multi-sport event from July 26 to August 11 in France. Paris is the main host city. Related Post: Olympic Fever: Engaging Kids With the Excitement of the Summer Games

Women’s Equality Day, US

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote.

Make a Gift Day

Make a Gift Day encourages people to lovingly hand craft holiday gifts for their loved ones.

Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

Black Lives Matter at School, a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education, encourages all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join the annual week of action during the first week of February each year.​

Rosa Parks Day

Rosa Parks Day is an American holiday honoring the civil rights activist Rosa Parks, born on this day in 1913.

Sapporo Snow Festival

The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual winter event held in Sapporo, Japan, showcasing elaborate and intricate snow and ice sculptures. Millions of visitors from around the world attend the festival, which features large-scale sculptures, ice displays, and various winter activities.