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Queen's
Birthday Holiday (Australian)
9 June, 2008
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Queer
see Gay/Lesbian
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QUT
Equity Events
Various 2008
QUT's Equity Section runs a number of events, training
and activities in celebration of cultural diversity,
harmony and Reconciliation and to promote QUT's committment
to cultural diversity and Reconciliation. These include:
International Women's Day
Harmony Day
Reconciliation
Day
and other seminars and activities around cultural diversity, Reconciliation, LGBTIQ issues, Redfugees and other equity-related issues.
Click here for more information
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R
Racial
Discrimination
International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Racial Discrimination Act
Week of Solidarity
with the Peoples Struggling against Racism
Racial
Discrimination Act, Anniversary of (Australian)
11 June
The Racial Discrimination Act was proclaimed on this day
in 1975. It was the first piece of anti-discrimination
legislation enacted by the Commonwealth Government. It
incorporates Australia's obligations under the International
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
(CERD).
More information at:
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/racial_discrimination/index.html |
Ramadan
(Islamic/Muslim)
7 - 30 September 2008
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic/Muslim
calendar and the month of fasting for Muslims. Believers
take no food, drink or tobacco from sunrise to sunset,
and abstain from sexual relations during this month. The
third 'pillar' or religious obligation of Islam, fasting,
has many special benefits. The most important of these
is learning self-control. It is also a time of intensive
worship, reading of the Qur'an, giving charity, purifying
one's behaviour, and doing good deeds. As a secondary
goal, fasting is a way of experiencing hunger and developing
sympathy for the less fortunate, and learning thankfulness
and appreciation for all of God's bounties.
It was during this month that the Qur'an (or Koran), Islam's
holy book, was revealed.
Ramadan ends with Eid-Al-Fitr,
on 30 September 2008.
More information at:
http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/ |
Ramzan
id
see Eid-Al-Fitr
Reconciliation
Week (Australian - QUT)
27 May to 3 June
On 16 February 2001, QUT Council adopted a Reconciliation
Statement as University policy. QUT’s Reconciliation
Statement was officially launched during National Reconciliation
Week (27 May to 3 June)
on 30 May, 2001. The ceremony included dancers from the
Murri School, and the presentation of message sticks to
the University. Attendees were invited to 'sign' their
commitment to the words contained in the Statement by
placing their handprint in paint on QUT's Reconciliation
canvas.
QUT's Equity Sections holds annual Reconcilation events
to highlight QUT's on-going committment to Reconciliation
within the QUT community. An announcement regarding the annual QUT celebration for Reconciliation week will be announced in the new year.
More information at:
http://www.reconciliation.qut.edu.au
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Reconciliation
Week (Australian - Indigenous)
27 May to Monday 3 June
National Reconciliation Week offers all Australians the
opportunity to express their commitment to reconciliation
and to get involved in reconciliation activities in the
community.
Reconciliation Week is framed by two important dates.
May 27 was the anniversary of the 1967 referendum giving
the Commonwealth Government powers to make laws for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people. June 3 is the anniversary
of the High Court's 1992 decision in the Mabo case
recognising the native title rights of Australia's Indigenous
peoples.
More information at:
http://www.reconciliation.org.au
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/1998/05/recon.htm
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Referendum
on full citizen rights for Indigenous Australians
(Australian - Indigenous)
27 May
This day is the anniversary of the 1967 referendum through
which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gained
full rights and recognition as citizens.
A common misconception about this referendum is that it
meant Indigenous people then had the right to vote - but
this isn't the case. The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1962
established full Commonwealth voting rights for Aborigines
and Torres Strait Islanders. Aboriginal people had voted
much earlier than this, prior to being disenfranchised
by the Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902.
Just what did the 1967 referendum mean? Until 1967, the
Australian Constitution excluded the Commonwealth from
making laws affecting Aboriginal people and from counting
Aborigines in the census. Indigenous Australians had been
fulfilling citizens' responsibilities (such as observance
of laws, support for law enforcement, and defence service)
but had been denied rights and freedoms (such as freedom
of movement, education, remuneration for work, or social
security).
In the 1967 referendum, 90.77% of Australian voters voted
'yes' to remove the discriminatory clauses from the Constitution
and to allow the Commonwealth Government to make laws
for Indigenous people. Soon after, the Government established
the Council for Aboriginal Affairs to recommend policies
and programs.
More information at:
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/reconciliation/
http://www.qiecb.qld.edu.au/html/PPL1.htm |
World Refugee Week (UN)
15 - 21 June 2008
The United Nations General Assembly established 20 June as World Refugee Day in 2001, and since then it has been celebrated around the world each year as a salute to the indomitable spirit and courage of the world's refugees.
More information at:
http://www.unhcr.org.au/WRD2005.shtml
http://www.unhcr.org.au/index.shtml |
Refugee
Week (Australian)
15-21 June 2008
This day marks the start of the Refugee Council's National Refugee
Week activities. The week usually features a program of events, entertainment
and international guest speakers. It provides an opportunity
to remember the plight of the world's refugees and to
recognise the work of community organisations towards
the settlement of refugees in Australia.
More information at:
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au
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Remembrance Day (Australian)
11 November
Remembrance Day is the day Australians remember those who have died in war.
In 1918 the armistice that ended World War I came into force, bringing to an end four years of hostilities that saw 61 919 Australians die at sea, in the air, and on foreign soil. Few Australian families were left untouched by the events of World War I - 'the war to end all wars' most had lost a father, son, daughter, brother, sister or friend.
At 11am on 11 November we pause to remember the sacrifice of those men and women who have died or suffered in wars and conflicts and all those who have served during the past 100 years.
More information at:
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/rememb/Rem_day.htm |
Repentence,
Feast of
see Nisf
Shaban
Ridvan
(Baha'i) (Pronounced 'riz-wan')
First Day 21 April
Ninth Day 29 April
Twelfth Day 2 May
The Ridvan festival commemorates the first public declaration
by Baha'u'llah of His Station and mission (in 1863).
More information at:
http://www.bahaindex.com
http://www.bahai.org
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Robbie
Burns Day (Scottish)
25 January
This day commemorates the Scottish nationalist poet Robbie
Burns. Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire on 25
January 1759.
More information at:
http://www.robertburns.org/ |
Russia
Saint Andrew's Day
S
Sacrifice,
Festival of
see Eid-ul-Azha
Saints
All
Saints Day
Our Lady
of Fatima
Saint Andrew's Day
Saint Anthony, Feast Day of
Saint Barnabas,
Feast Day of
Saint Brighid's Day
Saint Casimir, Feast Day of
Saint Kiril, Feast Day of
Saint Maroun, Feast Day of
Saint Metodi, Feast Day of
Saint Nicholas, see Christmas
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Sava, Feast Day of
Saint Stephen, Feast Day of
Saint Timothy, Feast Day of
Saint Valentine's
Day
Saint Vartan's Day
Saint Wenceslas'
Day
Santiago (or Saint James), Feast Day of
Saint
Anthony of Padua, Feast Day of (Christian)
13 June
Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, near the end
of the twelfth century. He is known for evangelical work
done among African peoples. He was the first member of
his Order to teach theology to his brethren. His sermons
are notable for their learning and gentleness. Saint Anthony
died at Padua in 1231.
More information at:
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainta01.htm |
Saint
Barnabas, Feast Day of (Cyprus)
11 June
Saint Barnabas' Feastday is celebrated in Cyprus. Saint
Barnabus was born in Cyprus of Jewish faith. He sold his
property and gave the proceeds to the Apostles who gave
him the name Barnabus. He is thought to have preached
in Syria and Cyprus with Paul.
More information at:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02300a.htm
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Saint
Brigid's Day (Irish - Christian)
1 February
Brighid (or Brigid) is a Gaelic pagan deity known as the
Goddess of Healers, Poets, Smiths, Childbirth and Inspiration;
Goddess of Fire and Hearth; and a patron of warfare or
Briga. Her name means "Exalted One". She was
transformed by the Church of St. Brigid into St. Brigid
around 453 CE. Saint Brighid is known as the patron of
farm work and cattle and protector of the household from
fire and calamity. One of her most common names in Gaelic
is Muime Chriosd, 'Foster-Mother of Christ'. Brighid's
feast day falls on the date of Imbolg, the pagan festival
of spring.
More information at:
http://www.brigidine.qld.edu.au/Library/pathfinders/re08_stbrigid.htm http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintb03.htm |
Saint
Casimir, Feast Day of (Lithuanian)
4 March
Saint Casimir is the patron saint of Lithuania. Casimir
was born in Poland and is honoured as far as Belgium and
Naples. He is remembered for his sense of justice and
chastity.
More information at:
www.newadvent.org/cathen/03402a.htm
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Saint David's Day (Wales)
1 March
1st March is St David's Day: the traditional day of the Welsh. Named after David, the Abbot of Ty Ddewi, who died on 1st March 589AD, it is celebrated by Welsh people all over the world and is a time when the wearing of the national emblems of Wales - a leek or a daffodil - is a must.
More information at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_David's_Day |
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Saint
Kiril and Saint Metodi, Feast Day of (Macedonian)
24 May
The saints Kiril and Metodi are important saints
in the Macedonian Orthodox Church and for many of the
surrounding countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, the
former Soviet states and former Yugoslavia.
Kiril and Metodi were brothers and missionaries who
set up monasteries throughout the Bysantine Empire.
More information at:
http://faq.macedonia.org/religion/
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Saint
Maroun, Feast Day of (Lebanese - Catholic)
9 February
Saint Maroun is the patron saint of Lebanese Catholics.
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Saint
Nicholas
see Christmas
Saint
Sava, Feast Day of (Serbian - Orthodox)
27 January
Saint Sava is the patron saint of the Serbian Orthodox
Church. He is remembered by Serbian people for fostering
unity in his country and his work in reforming education. |
Saint
Stephen, Feast Day of (Hungary)
20 August
Saint Stephen is the patron saint of Hungary.
More information at:
http://www.newadvent.org |
Saint
Timothy, Feast Day of (Roman Catholic)
26 January
Saint Timothy was a Christian missionary, and friend and
disciple of Saint Paul (in the 1st century AD). Timothy
was born in Lystra, near Konya, Turkey, in the ancient
district of Lycaonia. During Paul's first imprisonment
in Rome, Timothy visited him and was probably sent with
a message to Philippi (Philippians 2:19). According to
the traditional interpretation of 1 and 2 Timothy, after
Paul's release he joined Timothy and later left him in
charge at a church that Paul had founded at the Greek
city of Ephesus. In his anxiety Paul wrote a letter of
advice and warning known as 1 Timothy. When Paul was imprisoned
the second time he wrote 2 Timothy, summoning his beloved
disciple (see Timothy and Titus). According to tradition
he became bishop of Ephesus.
More information at:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14727b.htm
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Saint
Valentine's Day (Christian)
14 February
Although it is now celebrated as a secular and commercial
festival, the origins of this event lie in Christianity.
According to church tradition, Saint Valentine was a priest
near Rome in about the year 270 AD. He was arrested and
subsequently beheaded. Saint Valentine's Day commemorates
his martyrdom.
More information at:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15254a.htm
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Saint
Vartan's Day (Armenian)
27 February
St Vartan's Day commemorates the martyr Vartan Mamigonia
who lead Armenia in a battle in a battle against Persia
in 451AD for the right to practise Christianity freely.
This day is always the Thursday preceding Lent.
More information at:
http://www.iconbook.org/History%20Armenia.html |
Saint
Wenceslas' Day (Czech, Slovak)
28 September
Venceles (907 - 929AD) who was the Duke of Bohemia defied
his pagan family and built Christian churches and monasteries.
He was slain by his brother while attending Mass. Saint
Venceslas' Day is celebrated by the communities of the
Czech and Slovak Republics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenceslaus_I,_Duke_of_Bohemia |
Santa
Claus
see Christmas
Santiago
(or Saint James), Feast Day of (Spanish)
25 July
This day commemorates Santiago (or Saint James), who is
the patron saint of Spain. St James, haveing preached
the gospel throughout Spain, was put to death for his
Christian beliefs by the Romans.
More information at:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13353a.htm
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Sava,
Saint
see Saint
Sava
Scottish
Robbie
Burns Day
Saint Andrew's Day
Up-Helly-Aa
(Fire Festival)
Seder
ceremony
see Pesach
(Passover)
Seniors
Week (Australia - Queensland)
17 - 22 August, 2008
Seniors week is an opportunity to increase public awareness
of the interests and achievements of seniors, to promote
positive attitudes on ageing, and to provide celebratory
activities for seniors.
More information at:
http://www.seniors.gov.au
http://www.families.qld.gov.au |
Serbian
Saint Sava
Sri Ramanavami (Hindu)
14 April 2008
Sri-Ramnavami, dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama, occurs on the ninth day (navami). The festival commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his prosperous and righteous reign known as Ramrajya, associated with a period of peace and prosperity.
More information at:
http://www.indiatravelogue.com/pass/fest/fest3.html
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Show
Day
see Ekka
Simchat
Torah (Jewish)
22 October, 2008
Simchat Torah celebrates the completion of the Torah.
The word 'Torah' can mean different things in different
contexts. In its most limited sense, Torah refers to the
Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
and Deuteronomy. But Torah can also be used to refer to
the entire Jewish bible, the whole body of Jewish law
and teachings.
More information at:
http://www.ahavat-israel.com/torat/shminiatzeret.html |
Singhalese
New
Year (Singhalese)
Slavery
see International
Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Slovak
Republic
Saint
Wenceslas' Day
Sorry
Day
see Journey
of Healing (National Sorry Day)
Souls
Day
see All
Souls Day
Spanish
Santiago (or Saint James), Feast Day of
Stonewall
Day (Gay/Lesbian)
22 - 29 June 2008
Stonewall Day commemorates the Stonewall riots of June
1969. The patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a bar in New York,
took to the streets to fight against police intimidation
and violence. This event is often considered to be the
birth of the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered
(LGBT) rights movement.
More information at:
http://www.historicstonewallbar.com/ |
Sukkot (Jewish)
27 September 2007
The Festival of Sukkot begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur .
Sukkot has a dual significance: historical and agricultural. Historically, Sukkot commemorates the forty-year period during which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert, living in temporary shelters. Agriculturally, Sukkot is a harvest festival and is sometimes referred to as Chag Ha-Asif, the Festival of Ingathering.
More information at:
http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday5.htm |
Women's Suffrage (Centenary of) (Queensland, Australian)
2005
2005 marks the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in Queensland State elections - the Centenary of Women's Suffrage. It also marks the 40th anniversary of Indigenous people gaining that same right.
Until 1905, Queensland had a plural voting system. A man could vote multiple times, depending on how much land he owned. He could also vote in every electorate in which he held property.
More information at:
http://www.qldwoman.qld.gov.au/
http://www.emsah.uq.edu.au/awsr/Act_Centenary/centenary.htm
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Survival
Day
see Invasion
Day/Survival Day
Swedish
see Sechselauten
see Walpurgis Night
T
Taoism
New
Year (Chinese)
Tet
(Vietnamese New Year)
see New
Year
Thailand
New
Year (Thailand)
The
Fast (Baha'i)
2-20 March, 2008
Also known as 'Ala - Loftiness (month 19). Baha'is fast
for 19 days from sunrise to sunset, setting aside time
for prayer and meditation. Children under the age of 15,
individuals who are ill, travellers, the elderly, pregnant
women and nursing mothers are exempt from the fast.
More information at:
http://www.bahaindex.com
http://www.bahai.org |
Timkat
or the Festival of the Epiphany (Ethiopia)
20 January 2008 (Julian Calendar)
In the Ethiopian Festival of the Epiphany, known as Timkat,
members of the Orthodox church remember their baptism
in a colourful celebration which includes baptism ceremonies,
singing, dancing and a space from church leaders. This
event is held 12 days after Christmas
(Julian Calendar).
More information at:
http://www.wildernesstravel.com/itins/ethiopia.html
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Timorese
Our
Lady of Fatima, Day of
| Tisha
B'Av or Tisha BeAv (Jewish)
10 August, 2008
Tisha B'Av, the 9th day of the Jewish month of Av, commemorates
the destruction of the First and Second Holy Temples.
The First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians and
the Second Temple by the Romans. Tisha B'av is a period
of mourning for Jewish people and also remembers the
following: the declaration of the First Crusade by Pope
Urban II, which saw the loss of many lives; and the
Spanish Inquisition in 1492, which saw the expulsion
of Jews from Spain. Tisha B'av is marked by fasting.
More information at:
http://www.ahavat-israel.com/torat/tishabeav.html
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Tolerance
see International
Day of Tolerance
Torres
Strait Islands
Coming
of the Light
International Day of
the World's Indigenous Peoples
Invasion Day or
Survival Day
Mabo High Court
Decision, Anniversary of
NAIDOC Week
Reconciliation Week
Referendum for full citizen rights for Indigenous Australians
Wik High Court
Decision, Anniversary of
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Trung
Sisters' Day (Vietnamese)
6 February
Trung Sisters Day, or Hai Ba Trung day, is celebrated
by Vietnamese people to commemorate the two Trung sisters,
Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who died in battle defending
their country from the Han (China). They signify loyalty
and valour. They were the first queens to reign, in
approximately the first century AD.
More information at:
http://www.viettouch.com/trungsis/
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/heroine10.html
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