National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day • Indigenous
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that falls on the same […]
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Religious and cultural observances
Navaratri begins (9-night festival) • Hinduism
A major Hindu holiday, Navaratri (nine nights) celebrates the victory of good and divine feminine power. Hindu […]
Dussehra • Hinduism
Dussehra honours the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Also […]
Inaugural installation of the Adi Granth, the first rendition of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab in 1604 • Sikhism
Each year, the Sikh community commemorates the inaugural installation of the Adi Granth, the first rendition of […]
Diwali • Hinduism
Diwali, Deepvali, or the Festival of Lights is a major holiday observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and […]