April 27/28 – Holocaust Remembrance Day – Yom HaShoah (Jewish)
Yom Hashoah, established in Israel in 1959 by law, is a day set aside for Jews to remember the Holocaust. It is one of the most solemn days of the year. This day is the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Learn more about this day with the United States Holocaust Museum and watch educational videos at the Yad Vashem – The World’s Holocaust Remembrance Centre. If you are close to one of the Holocaust Museums around the world, this week is a good week to visit them.
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April 29 – Laylat Al Qadr or Laylatul Qadr (Muslim)
Laylatul Qadr means “Night of Power”. Many Muslims spend their nights in prayer and acts of worship, for the remaining days of Ramadan. The National News shares – What is Laylat Al Qadr and why are the last 10 nights of Ramadan so special?
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May 1 – Beltane (Wiccan / Pagan)
BBC explains: Beltane, a Celtic word meaning ‘fires of Bel’, is a fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. Fire is still the most important element of most Beltane celebrations and there are many traditions associated with it. Learn the Origins and Practices of Holidays: Beltane and The Last Day of Ridván.
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