Events

The day commemorates the anniversary of the 1867 Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada. Canada is vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere and from east to west it stretches almost 7,560 kilometers (4,697.5 miles) across 6 time zones. It is the second largest country in the world. Canadians generally celebrate with fireworks, outdoor activities, barbeques, flag displays and wearing red and white. Learn more…

This Eid, also called “Festival of the Sacrifice,” follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the dream in which God appeared to Ibrahim and asked him to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience. Learn more…

Honors the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Canadians come from a vast range of nations, races, religions and heritage. This multicultural diversity comes from centuries of immigration. Our diverse population is now one of the distinctive features of Canadian society. The Canadian Multicultural Act became law in 1988. Canada is the first country in the world to adopt a multiculturism policy, which acknowledges that all cultures bring intrinsic value; and solidified that Canada is committed to promoting a diverse and multicultural society. Learn more…

One of the Five Pillars of Islam, this pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia is one that every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. Learn more…

On this day in 2015, same-sex marriage was made legal across the United States with the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision. Learn more…

This day gives women engineers around the world a profile when they are still hugely under-represented in their professions and plays a vital role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engineering careers. Learn more…

An international day to honor people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution, and a chance to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives. Learn more…

Marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Learn more…

Celebrates the human rights of persons with albinism, who face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalization and social exclusion. Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood, socially and medically leading to various forms of stigma and discrimination. Learn more…