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…

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…

This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into the heavens. Learn more…

Celebrated as a reminder of the need for harmony and understanding between religions and faith systems. On this day, communities of different faiths have the opportunity to get together and listen to each other, as well as celebrate the differences and commonalities that the delicate intermingling of culture and religion brings. There are approximately 4,200 religions around the world. While many people live their lives without religion, faith in a higher being or power works for the majority of people. Whatever the reasons, we are all for the idea of people being unified despite differences and celebrating them. Learn more…

Aims to create a brighter future, support, and build communities, and take the steps to create transformative change. It was intentionally placed the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to provide a day of reflection regarding the year-round pursuit for racial equity. Learn more…

To mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day. Learn more…