Category: Annual Celebration

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”

Simchat Torah or Simhat Torah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. The main celebrations of Simchat Torah take place in the synagogue during evening and morning services. In Orthodox, as well as many conservative congregations, this is the only time of year … Continue reading “Simchat Torah 24-25 October”

Navaratri (meaning ‘nine nights’) is a Hindu festival celebrated every autumn. It is usually held at harvest time. Lasting for nine days, Navaratri celebrates good triumphing over evil. During the festival, three goddesses are worshipped: Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. The first three nights are dedicated to Durga (the mother goddess representing power), the next three … Continue reading “Navatri 3-12 October”

The theme for this year’s National Poetry Day is ‘Counting’. National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages everyone to make, experience and share poetry with family and friends. Each year we come together because voices, words and stories help to bridge understanding in our community. 66.5% … Continue reading “National Poetry Day 3 October”

The theme for this year’s Black History Month ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. The main aims of Black History Month are to celebrate the achievements and contributions of black people throughout the world and to educate all on black history. At the … Continue reading “Black History Month”

International Translation Day is a day recognising translation professionals. It is celebrated every year on 30 September, which is the day of the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important … Continue reading “International Translation Day 30 September”

Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi (15-16 September) is an Islamic event that commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is commemorated by Muslims during the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. Also called Maulud Nabi in Malaysia, the day is commonly marked by religious lectures and readings of … Continue reading “Muhammad’s birthday”