National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
On this day, Canada celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. It's also a time for reflection on the country's past – much of…
The Hajj (Islam)
These dates mark a time to take a trip to Mecca, Islam's holiest city. This trip is considered an obligatory religious trip that all Muslim individuals should take at least…
Eid al-Adha (Islam)
The "Feast of Sacrifice," also known as Eid al-Adha, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as Allah commanded. It is one of the most significant holidays…
Disability Pride Month
This month celebrates the existence of the disabled community. This is a great opportunity to bring visibility to the diversity within the disabled community ranging from obvious to invisible disabilities.…
French-American Heritage Month
July is also a month that creates a special place to recognize the sizeable contributions that Americans of French roots have made to the United States. This is also a…
World Population Day
World Population Day is a yearly event that takes place on July 11 each year to increase awareness about worldwide population concerns. The United Nations Development Programme's Governing Council created…
International Non-Binary Persons Day
Every year on July 14, International Non-Binary People's Day is dedicated in an effort to increase awareness and organize around the difficulties that non-binary people face across the globe. The…
Birthday of Nelson Mandela / International Nelson Mandela Day
Celebrating South Africa's first Black president and a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. He and F.W. de Klerk, the president of South Africa at the time, shared the…