Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Written by Clem Atkins Hiya babs! On Thursday the 20th of February, The College of Arts and Law was thrilled to welcome local legend Ginny Lemon to campus. As part of LGBTQ+ History month and its theme ‘Activism and Social Change’, this event aimed shine a light on the importance of LGBTQ+ representation as well … Continue reading “Pride Month: In Conversation with Ginny Lemon”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The 12th until the 20th of April 2025 is a time in which Jewish people will celebrate ‘Passover’. It is a major festival which commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It typically lasts for eight days (seven in Israel) and … Continue reading “Passover (12-20 April 2025)”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The 6th of April 2025 marks the Hindu festival ‘Rama Navami’, it is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Lord Rama, who is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. This is celebrated with prayers, fasting and devotional activities. People who … Continue reading “Rama Navami (6 April 2025)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors St Patrick’s Day is named after St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was a Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland during the fifth century. It is celebrated each year on 17 March, the day on which Patrick supposedly died. It was originally … Continue reading “St Patrick’s Day (17 March)”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Holi is a religious Hindu festival in India that marks the end of winter and celebrates spring, love, and new life. It also honours the triumph of good over evil. The day is marked by the last full moon of the Hindu month of Phalguna. … Continue reading “Holi (14 March)”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Hannukah, or Chanukah in Hebrew, is known as the festival of light. It is generally celebrated between the months of November and December for eight days, however the dates of Hanukkah change every year. The word ‘Hanukkah’ translates to ‘dedication’ and marks one of the … Continue reading “Hanukkah 25 December-2 January”
Andrew, also called Saint Andrew the Apostle, (died 60/70, Patras, Achaia [Greece]) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, the brother of St. Peter and a son of Jonah. He is the patron saint of Scotland and of Russia, as well as other countries including Greece, Barbados and Romania. Both he and his brother Peter were fishermen by trade, … Continue reading “St Andrew’s Day 30 November”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Mirza Husayn-Ali, known to the world as Bahá’u’lláh, an Iranian religious leader, was born on 12th November 1817. Bahá’u’lláh, which means “Glory of God” in Arabic, is the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’i Faith. His birth is one of nine holy days in the Bahá’i calendar … Continue reading “Birth of Bahá’u’lláh”
Posted submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors The Day of the Dead (el Dìa de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday during which families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives. This brief reunion between past and present family members includes food, drink and celebration. The celebration runs over three days: … Continue reading “El Dìa de los Muertos”
Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) [29/10-4/11] is a ‘festival of lights’ that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil and the blessings of victory, freedom and enlightenment. The name comes from Sanksrit dipavali, meaning ‘row of lights’. On the night of Diwali, celebrants light dozens of candles and clay lamps (called diyas), placing them throughout their … Continue reading “Diwali”
