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Cultural and religious observances – Dec 3-11, 2022

December 2, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

International Day of Disabled Persons Culture/religion: National observance Date: December 3 Recognized annually on December 3, the annual observance of International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The goal is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all areas of society and … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – Dec 3-11, 2022

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Bodhi Day, Buddhist, Human Rights Day, International Day of Disabled Persons, national observance, World observance

Cultural and religious observances – December 6-12, 2021

December 3, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Cultural & religious observances header image. A photo in the upper left hand corner is a stained glass image of Mary holding Jesus. The photo in the upper right hand corner is a woman wearing a burqua standing near a fence. The image on the bottom left corner is a monk, and the image on the bottom right corner is a mandala sand painting.

Bodhi Day Culture/religion: Buddhist Date: December 8 Bodhi Day is one of the most significant events in the Buddhist faith, commemorating Buddha’s enlightenment. Bodhi means “awakening,” or as translated in English, “enlightenment.” As the story goes, the historical Buddha was a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who decided to give up his privileged life to seek … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – December 6-12, 2021

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Bodhi Day, Buddhist, Human Rights Day, World observance

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