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2024-10-03 Navaratri begins (9-night festival) • Hinduism Navaratri begins (9-night festival) • Hinduism October 3 - October 12 Navaratri begins (9-night festival) • Hinduism A major Hindu holiday, Navaratri (nine nights) celebrates the victory of good and divine feminine power. Hindu […]
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2024-10-12 Dussehra • Hinduism Dussehra • Hinduism October 12 Dussehra • Hinduism Dussehra honours the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Also […]
2024-10-20 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 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 October 20 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 […]
2024-10-31 Samhain • Wiccan/Pagan Samhain • Wiccan/Pagan October 31 Samhain • Wiccan/Pagan Observed from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. It marks the Celtic New Year, […]
2024-10-31 Diwali • Hinduism Diwali • Hinduism October 31 Diwali • Hinduism Diwali, Deepvali, or the Festival of Lights is a major holiday observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and […]
2024-10-31 Bandi Chhor Divas • Sikhism Bandi Chhor Divas • Sikhism October 31 Bandi Chhor Divas • Sikhism A Sikh celebration for the release of Guru Hargobind and other innocent followers from prison in the […]
2024-11-01 All Saints Day • Christian All Saints Day • Christian November 1 All Saints Day • Christian All Saints Day, also known as the Feast of all Saints, is a day for Christian and […]
2024-11-01 Treaties Recognition Week • Indigenous (cultural) Treaties Recognition Week • Indigenous (cultural) November 1 - November 5 Treaties Recognition Week • Indigenous (cultural) Treaties Recognition Week is recognized annually with events to learn about and honour the treaties between Indigenous […]
2024-11-01 Mahavir Nirvan • Jainism Mahavir Nirvan • Jainism November 1 Mahavir Nirvan • Jainism A significant day that commemorates the 24th Jain Tirthankar (spritiual teacher) attaining Nirvana. This is a joyful […]
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