Events

This Eid, also called the “Festival of the Breaking of the Fast,” celebrates the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, during which many Muslim adults fast daily from sunrise to sunset and give charity to the poor and needy. Learn more…

A day of remembrance in the U.S. dedicated to honoring the surviving spouses of military service members who have served their country heroically and died in the line of duty. Learn more…

This day is dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and acceptance of those with autism, as well as encouraging a more supportive society. Learn more…

One of the most significant Christian holy days which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus following his death. It is important to note that practices and customs around Easter vary widely between different Christian denominations, and even the date of Easter usually falls in a different week for some. Learn more…

Commonly known as the “Festival of Colors,” Holi originated as a Hindu holiday in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent and is now widely celebrated across the world. While a distinct part of the celebration involves throwing colored powder, it is traditionally honored with bonfires the night before, signifying ritual purification and renewal according to historical religious practices. Learn more…

Commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” Learn more…

Considered one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims and celebrated by commemorating the revelation of the Qur’an, as well as fasting during sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control, gratitude, and compassion for those less fortunate. Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion, during which Muslims spend extra time reading the Qur’an and performing special prayers. Learn more…

Dedicated to changing the stereotypes that women face when it comes to careers by giving them new opportunities to consider. The construction industry has many places where women can advance and build a career for themselves. Learn more…

Also called Anti-Bullying Day, this is a day where people wear a pink-colored shirt to stand against bullying in schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Now a movement celebrated across the globe, it was inspired by the story of two Nova Scotia students who decided to take action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Learn more…

Also known as the Spring Festival, this 15-day event celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar or lunar calendar. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Many other countries celebrate this day as Lunar New Year, such as Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and more. Learn more…