Equity and Inclusion Jan/Feb 2020
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world!
Days of Significance – January
January 1, 2020 | Ganta-sai new years | Shinto |
New Years Day | Christian | |
January 2, 2020 | Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) | Buddhist |
January 5, 2020 | Birth of Guru Gobindh Singh | Sikh |
January 6, 2020 | Epiphany | Christian |
January 10-12, 2020 | Mayayana New Year | Buddhist |
January 15, 2020 | Makar Sankranti | Hindu |
January 19, 2020 | World Religion Day | Baha’i |
January 20, 2020 | Epiphany/Timkat | Eritrean/Ethiopian Orthodox |
January 25, 2020 | Chineses New year | Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist |
January 27, 2020 | International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of Holocaust | UN |
January 29, 2020 | Vasant Panchami | Hindu |
*Days may vary a few days before or after the indicated date due to the moon sightings and timezones for some Days of Significance.* These Dates were taken from UGDSB Equity and Inclusion Calendar 2019-2020.
Days of Significance – February
February 4, 2020 | World Cancer Day | WHO |
February 8, 2020 | Nirvana Day | Buddhism |
February 9, 2020 | Magha Puja Day | Buddhist |
February 10, 2020 | Tu BiShavat | Jewish |
February 14, 2020 | St. Valentine Day | Christian |
February 15, 2020 | Nirvana Day | Buddhism |
February 15, 2020 | National Flag of Canada Day | |
February 17, 2020 | Random Acts of Kindness Day | |
February 19, 2020 | Family Day | Ontario |
February 21, 2020 | International Mother Language Day | UN |
February 22, 2020 | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu |
February 24, 2020 | Losar | Tibetan Buddhism |
February 25, 2020 | Shrove Tuesday | Christian |
February 26, 2020 | Wear Pink for Anti-Bullying | |
February 26, 2020 | Ash Wednesday | Christian |
February 26-March 1, 2020 | Intercalary Days | Baha’i |
*Days may vary a few days before or after the indicated date due to moon sightings and timezones for some Days of Significance.*
These dates were taken from UGDSB Equity and Inclusion Calendar 2019-2020
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