Events

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…

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…

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…

To raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. Learn more…

To celebrate the world’s ecosystems and raise awareness of threats to global wildlife. In its essence, it is a day to appreciate ecological diversity, particularly endangered flora and fauna, with the goal of inspiring individuals and governments to take concrete steps to prevent the loss of habitats. Learn more…

International awareness day meant for learning about self-injury behaviors and for providing resources to those who are in need of help. An orange ribbon, representing a sign of hope for a misunderstood problem, symbolizes this awareness day. Learn more…

The Dominican Republic’s national day commemorating independence from Haiti gained in 1844. The country’s Carnival is celebrated every year during February, culminating with the largest celebration on Independence Day. The Dominican’s cultural identity and creativity are on display throughout this vibrant month. 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…

An international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. Learn more…