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- All
Saints Day [Western Christianity] - A Christian observance
in recognition of all the Christian saints. Attendance to
Mass is customary.
- Diwali
[Hinduism] - The most popular Hindu festival. It is also known
as the Festival of Lights and associated with one of the stories
about the destruction of evil by Vishnu.
- Mahavira
Nirvana [Jainism] - Celebrates the day Mahavira attained nirvana
and was released from the cycle of rebirth. This day is observed
by lighting lamps.
- Bandi
Chhor Divas [Sikhism] - Commemorates the return of Sri Hargobind
Ji, the sixth Guru,to the holy city of Amritsar, after his
release from detention. The day is celebrated by the lighting
of lamps and candles since his release correlates with the
day of Diwali.
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- All
Souls' Day [Christianity] - A day in commeoration of the Baptised
Christians who are believed to be in Purgatory. This day specifically
follows All Saints Day with the idea of focusing on the contrast.
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- Eid
al-Fitr [Islam] - A three day celebration marking the end
of fasting in Ramadan. It is celebrated with family and friends.
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- Qudrat
[Bahá'í] - The 13th month of the Baha'i year
- World
Community Day [USA]
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- Jnana
Panchmi [Jainism] - Celebrated by fasting or praying and performing
rituals.
- International
Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in
War & Armed Conflict [UN]
- 11
- Veteran's
Day [USA]
- Remembrance
Day [Canada]
- 12
- Birth
of Baha'u'llah [Bahá'í] - Anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah,
the founder of the Baha'i faith.
- 13
- Kathina
[Buddhism] - A time during which the people show their gratitude
towards the monks for keeping the Buddhist religion. One way
in which the gratitude is shown in the administering of new
robes for the monks.
- 15
- First
of Advent [Christianity: Eastern - New Calendar] - The period
of preparation for Christmas focusing on Christian history
and prophecy, creating a sense of joyful anticipation for
Christmas.
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- Lokasha
Jayanti [Jainism] - In accordance with the full moon of the
calendars first month, this day celebrates the births of revered
and scholarly persons throughout Jainism.
- International
Day for Tolerance [UN]
- Louis
Riel Day [Canada]
- 20
- Universal
Children's Day [UN]
- Restorative
Justice Week [Canada]
- 23
- Qawl
[Bahá'í] - The fourteenth month of the Baha'i year.
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- Martyrdom
of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji [Sikhism] - Commemorates the martyrdom
of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth of the ten Sikh Gurus.
- Thanksgiving
Day [Interfaith USA]
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- International
Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women [UN]
- Declaration
on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination
Based on Religion or Belief
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- Day
of the Covenant [Bahá'í] - Celebrated the aniversary of Abdul-Baga
as the Centre of the Covenant.
- 27
- First
of Advent [Christianity: Western] - The period of preparation
for Christmas focusing on Christian history and prophecy,
creating a sense of joyful anticipation for Christmas.
- 28
- Ascension
of 'Abdul-Baha [Bahá'í] - Commemorates the death of Abdul-Baha
- First
of Advent [Christianity: Eastern - Old Calendar] - The period
of preparation for Christmas focusing on Christian history
and prophecy, creating sense of joyful anticipation for Christmas.
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- International
Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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