Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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Awareness days in January 2016

January 16 2016 Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday (Sikh)

International

January 14 2016 Makar Sankranti Kite Flying Day – (Hindu)

International

January 26 2016 Holocaust Memorial Day 2016

UK/ Oadby and Wigston * *

January 27 2016 Holocaust Memorial Day 2016

UK *

Awareness days in February 2016 Flag Raise

Event

February 01 - 28 2016 LGBT History Month

UK *

February 04 2016 World Cancer Day 2016

International

February 14 2016 National Organ Donor Day 2016

International

February 14 2016 Chinese New Year UK

February 26 2016

International STAND UP to Bullying Day

International

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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Awareness days in March 2016 Flag Raise

March 01 2016 St David`s Day UK

March 08 2016 International Women’s Day

International

March 14 2016 Commonwealth Flag Day

UK *

March 17 2016 St Patrick`s Day UK

March 21 2016 Palm Sunday UK

March 21 2016 International Day of Forests

International

March 23 2016 Holi (Hindu) Oadby & Wigston

International

*

March 25 2016 Good Friday UK

March 28 2016 Easter Sunday UK

Awareness days in April 2016u Flag Raise

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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April 13 2016 Vaisakhi (Baisakhi) Sikh New Year

UK

April 20 2016 - 21st Day of Ridvan

April 28 2016 - 9th Day of Ridvan

May 01 - 12 2016 Days of Ridvan

Bahai Faith

Ridvan

A 12-day festival marking the time when Bahá'u'lláh's announced his mission. It includes 3 Holy Days.

UK

April 21 2016 Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth ll

UK *

April 22 - 29 2016 Passover (Jewish) International

April 23 2016 St George’s Day UK *

April 23 2016 World Day for Safety & Health at work

International

Awareness days in May 2016 Flag Raise

May 09 2016 Europe Day International *

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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May 14 2016 International Day of the Family

International

May 20 2016 Wesak (Vesak) Day of the Full Moon –(Bhuddist)

International

May 21 2016

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Intetrnational

Awareness days in June 2016

Flag Raise

June 01 Sha`ban

(Muslim )

UK

June 02 2016 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Day

UK *

June 05 2016 World Environment Day

International

June 06 2016

Ramadan 2016 - Begins on the 6th June 2016.(Muslim )

UK

June 13 2016 Official celebration of Her Majesty Elizabeth II birthday

UK *

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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June 20 2016

Summer Solstice (Pagan Festival)

UK

June 20 – 26 2016

Refugee Week 2016

International

June 25 2016 Armed Forces Day UK *

June 26 2016 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

International

Awareness days in July 2016 Flag Raise

July 01 2016 – August 01 2016 Shawwal

(Muslim ) International

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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July 02 2016

Oadby Remembers

1914-1918

World War 1 Living

History Day

Saturday 2nd July

2016 at Brocks Hill

Country Park.10.30

am to 4.00 pm

www.brocks-

hill.co.uk

Free Entry

Oadby and Wigston / UK

*

July 10 2016

Disability Awareness Day

National

July 15 2016 World Youth Skills

Day International

July 30 2016 International Day of

Friendship International

Awareness days in August 2016 Flag Raise

August 04 2016 Dhu Al-Qa`dah

(Muslim ) International

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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August 12 2016 International Youth Day

International

August 18 2016 Raksha Bandhan

(Hindu/Sikh ) International

August 31 2016 African Caribbean Carnival Day

UK

Awareness days in September 2016 Flag Raise

Celebrate

September 01 2016 Dhu Al-Qa`dah

(Muslim) International

September 01 to 29 2016 Blue September facing up to Prostate Cancer

UK

September 10 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day

UK

September 13 2016 National Dementia Carers Day

UK

September 15 2016 International Day of Democracy

International

September 21 2016 International Day of Peace

International

Awareness days in October 2016 Flag Raise

Celebrate

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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October 01 2016 Dhu Al-Hajjah

(Muslim) International

Celebrate

October 01 2016 Older Peoples Day UK

October 01 – Oct 9 2016 Navratri

(Hindu) UK

*Navratri

Event Gartree High School

1.10.2016-8.10.2016

7.30pm-11.00pm

Contact:

Vinod Ghadiali for tickets

01162414529

October 02- October 03 2016 Rosh Hashanah

(Jewish New Year) UK

October 02 2016 Muharram

(Muslim) International

October 10 2016 World Mental Health Day

International

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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October 12 2016 Yom Kippur

(Jewish) International

October 15 2016

Hijra- Islamic New Year

(Muslim)

International

October 16 2016 World Food Day International

October 17 2016 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

International

October 31 to November 30 2016 Anti-Bullying Month

National

Awareness days in November 2016 Flag Raise

Celebrate

November 01 2016 Saffar

(Muslim )

International

November 02 2016 Stress Awareness Day

National

November 02 2016

Bahai Faith

The Birth of the of Baha'u'llah founder of the Bahá'i faith.

International

The Birth of the Bab and the birth of Baha'u'llah are always celebrated on consecutive

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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days and are known as the Twin Birthdays.

November 11 2016

Divali/Diwali/

Deepavali

(Asian)

International

*

November 13 2016 Remembrance Sunday

UK *

November 14 2016 World Diabetes Day 2016

International

November 14 2016 Guru Nanak Birthday. (Sikh)

International

November 20 2016 Universal Children`s Day

International

November 25 2016

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

International

November 30 2016 St Andrew`s Day UK

November 30 2016 Rabbi Al-Awwal

(Muslim) International

Awareness days in December 2016 Flag Raise

Celebrate

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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December 01 2016 Rabbi Al-Awwal

(Musliml) International

December 01 2016 World AIDS Day International

December 03 2016 International Day of People with a Disability

International

*

December 08 2016 Bodhi Day (Bhudda`s Enlightenment)

International

December 10 2016 Human Rights Day International

December 18 2016 International Migrants Day

International

December 20 2016 International Human Solidarity Day

International

December 24 2016 - January 01 2017

Chanukah (Hanukkah)

(Jewish )

UK

December 25 2016 Christmas UK

December 26 2016 Boxing day UK

December 30 2016 Rab Al-Akhir (Muslim )

International

Oadby & Wigston Council Community Engagement Forum

Celebratory Awareness Days Listing -2016

Inform, educate, celebrate and promote equality and diversity in the community.

Key festivals and events in the UK show not only the spirit of faith and belief but are also symbols of the

liveliness of a nation. This list is not exhaustive. It reflects key dates and events celebrated and or marked here in the borough of Oadby and Wigston.

The events listed are subject to change. Events with a*relate to flag raising days and those marked with

an*are prospective community learning and sharing event days underscored by Council policies, plans

and strategies. These events are open to attendance by Council staff and the general public.

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