Events

22 March |
Isra and Mi'raj are the 27th Rajab days on the Islamic calendar. The day commemorates Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven. – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isra_and_Mi%27raj
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22 March |
Mothering Sunday, sometimes known as Mother's Day, is held on the fourth Lent Sunday. It is exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and usually falls in the second half of March or early April. It is now a day to honour mothers, grandmothers and mothers-in-law. – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothering_Sunday
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10 April |
Good Friday is the sixth day of Holy Week for Christians and falls two days before Easter Sunday each year. The day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
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13 April |
Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon, after 21st March for Christians, so it falls from March 22nd to April 25th each year. The day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter
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13/14 April |
Vaisakhi/Baisakhi - Sikhs celebrates New Year's festival and anniversary of the establishment of the Khalsa, the Sikh community, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. This is one of the major festivals of the religion and Sikhs celebrate with a continuous reading from the Guru Granth Sahib, and by marching, dancing, singing and eating. |
22 April |
Earth Day is celebrated on this day every year. The day raises awareness of the environmental security of our planet. – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day
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23 April |
Ramadan (Islam) – Month of fasting
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10-16 May |
Christian Aid Week
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21 May |
Laylat al-Qadr (Islam)
- the night in which Allah is believed to have revealed the Quran to Muhammad.
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23-24 May |
Eid al-Fitr (Islam)
- the end of Ramadan.
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28 May |
Shavuot (Judaism)
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15-21 June |
Refugee Week
– an annual event that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and encourages people to take a more positive view on asylum.
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21 June |
Father's Day
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15-21 June |
Refugee Week
– an annual event that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and encourages people to take a more positive view on asylum.
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