Weekly Multicultural /Calendar Bulletin (Sep/Oct 2014)

========================================== STE's Weekly Calendar Alert Bulletin A weekly bulletin to sensitize our subscribers to upcoming calendar events... breathes a little life, joy, color, and celebration into otherwise ordinary days.   We also identify "Schedule alerts", those upcoming dates when organizations will experience unanticipated absenteeism, special days when those marking the occasion customarily take time off from work as part of religious practices, or just to celebrate the occasion with family and friends.   Diversity at work - a fact in most organizations. A "branded" online multicultural diversity calendar like this for your organization's intranet / extranet keeps your managers ahead of those events which will affect employee attendance. Add a "branded"  Multicultural Calendar to YOUR organization's intranet and customize it with YOUR organization-specific dates, eg: Founder's day; date of IPO; company picnic, etc. [Ask me for more info!...] ======================================== 2014 International Year of Family Farming ===================== National Hispanic Heritage Month Initiated in 1968 as ’National Hispanic Heritage Week’ but was established in 1988 by the U.S. Congress, and includes the days between September 15-October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because this day marks the anniversary of independence for five Hispanic countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Latinos from all across the nation take a moment to reflect upon their history, customs and culture, as well as the contributions their people have made to the U.S. Schedule consideration: These dates are National holidays or Religious days when individuals may want to take time off to observe a holiday. Thursday, September 25, 2014 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) Begins previous sundown at 6pm and observed for two days. Literally 'Head of the Year' marks the first and second day of the Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world. It ends 10 days later with Yom Kippur. It is celebrated with prayers and religious services. ======================================== BLACK HISTORY MONTH - UK In Britain, Black History Month was first celebrated in October 1987 as part of African Jubilee Year. The decision to make this an annual event each October was endorsed by the Association of London Authorities. It has since grown to recognise and embrace the contributions and traditions of other black communities. DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH - USA In 1945, in an effort to assist disabled veterans, Congress designated the first week of October as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In the 1970s, a historic shift in disability public policy occurred. For the first time, the exclusion of people with disabilities was viewed as discrimination. The efforts of disability activists led to significant changes in laws, such as the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 and the designation of a full month to recognize the potential of America’s millions of working-age people with disabilities. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - CANADA Established in 1992 by the Government of Canada, this special month provides an opportunity to learn more about women’s historic accomplishments and their contributions to Canadian society. ================================================= Schedule consideration: These dates are National holidays or Religious days when individuals may want to take time off to observe a holiday. Saturday, October 4, 2014 Eid-ul-Adha Islam It concludes the Hajj and is a three-day festival celebrating Abraham's test of obedience to Allah when he was asked to sacrifice his son Ismael. At the last minute, Allah replaced Ismael with a lamb. Since Eid is determined by the first sighting of the new moon, the date varies by a day depending on whether the Saudi Arabian or North American sighting is being observed. This calendar follows the North American dates which is a day later. Yom Kippur Jewish The Day of Atonement is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. They believe that once you atone for your mistakes, you can be 'at one' with God. Jews do not work and fast from sunset to sunset. Monday, Oct 14, 2014 Thanksgiving Canada Early Canadian settlers gave thanks for good harvests by decorating their churches with fruits and vegetables and celebrated dinner with venison and waterfowl. Columbus Day (Obsvd) USA This day commemorates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the New World. Thursday, Oct 23, 2014 Diwali Sikh, Hindu It means 'row of lights' and is the Hindu New Year. Diwali lasts for 5 days: Day 1 - New Year for business, Day 2 - the triumph of god Vishnu over the evil demon, Day 3 - Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity visits homes lit by lamps, Day 4 - Bali worship day, Day 5 - devoted to brothers and sisters. =============== What’s happening in September? http://www.guestfinder.com/ideacalendar/ideacalendar_September.htm What's happening in October? http://www.guestfinder.com/ideacalendar/ideacalendar October.htm =============== Check out our blog http://http://celebrating-diversity.blogspot.ca/ Follow CalendarWallah's "Tweets" at: http://www.twitter.com/calendarwallah =====================================

Friday, Sep 19, 2014: Holidays Today

Chile  Saint Kitts and Nevis 


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Thursday, Sep 18, 2014: Holidays Today

Chile  Independence Day

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Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014: Holidays Today

Angola  National Heroes' Day
Fiji  Public Holiday (General Election)
Spain  Fundación de Melilla (ML) [Regional]
Tonga  Birthday of Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala

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Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014: Holidays Today

Libya  Martyrs' Day
Malaysia  Malaysia Day
Mexico  Independence Day
Papua New Guinea  Independence Day
Saint Kitts and Nevis  National Heroes' Day

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Monday, Sep 15, 2014: Holidays Today

Armenia  Exaltation of the Cross Holiday (compensated Sat. Sept. 20)
Bolivia  Cochabamba Day Holiday [Regional]
Costa Rica  Independence Day
El Salvador  Independence Day
Guatemala  Independence Day
Honduras  Independence Day
Japan  Respect for the Aged Day
Nicaragua  Independence Day (1821)
Slovakia  Virgin Mary of the Seven Sorrows Day
Spain  Nuestra Señora de la Bien Aparecida (S) [Regional]

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Sep 15-Oct 15, 2014: Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Initiated in 1968 as ’National Hispanic Heritage Week’ but was established in 1988 by the U.S. Congress, and includes the days between September 15-October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because this day marks the anniversary of independence for five Hispanic countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Latinos from all across the nation take a moment to reflect upon their history, customs and culture, as well as the contributions their people have made to the U.S.


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Sunday, Sep 14, 2014: Holidays Today

Bolivia  Cochabamba Day (Feriado Departamental) [Regional]
Nicaragua  San Jacinto Day

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Saturday, Sep 13, 2014: Holidays Today

Malaysia  State Public Holiday (SRW) [Regional]
Montserrat  Public Holiday (Post-Election) (tentative)

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Friday, Sep 12, 2014: Holidays Today

no public holidays, anywhere in the world, on this date

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Thursday, Sep 11, 2014: Holidays Today

Eritrea  Keddus Johannes (Geez New Year) [Coptic]
Ethiopia  Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
Micronesia  Pohnpei Liberation Day [Regional]
Spain  Fiesta Nacional de Cataluña (CT) [Regional]
Switzerland  Jeûne Genevois (GE) [Regional]


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Wednesday, Sep 10, 2014: Holidays Today

Belize  Saint George's Caye Day (National Day)
Gibraltar  Gibraltar National Day
South Korea  Chusok Holiday [Government]

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Tuesday, Sep 9, 2014: Holidays Today

Hong Kong  The day after the Mid-Autumn Festival
Macau  Chong Chao (Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday)
North Korea  National Day (1948)
South Korea  Chusok (Harvest Moon Festival)
Tajikistan  Independence Day

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Monday, Sep 8, 2014: Holidays Today

Andorra  Meritxell Day (National Day)
China  Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie)
Liechtenstein  Nativity of Our Lady Mary (Mariä Geburt)
Macedonia  Independence Day
Malta  Feast of Our Lady of Victories (Jum il-Vittorja)
Micronesia  Kosrae Liberation Day [Regional]
Mozambique  Lusaka Peace Agreement Holiday
Nepal  Indra Jatra (Kathmandu Valley) [Regional]
North Korea  Han'gawi Holiday
South Korea  Chusok (Harvest Moon Festival)
Spain  Community Day (EX O) [Regional]
Spain  Virgen de la Victoria (ML) [Regional]
Sri Lanka  Binara Full Moon Poya Day
Taiwan  Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn)

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Sunday, Sep 7, 2014: Holidays Today

Brazil  Independence Day
China  Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
India  Onam / Thiruonam (KL PY) [Regional]
Mozambique  Lusaka Peace Agreement Day
Nepal  Nijamati Sewa Divas (Civil Servants' Day) [Government]
South Korea  Chusok (Harvest Moon Festival)

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Saturday, Sep 6, 2014: Holidays Today

Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba  Bonaire Flag Day (Bonaire) [Regional]
Bulgaria  Unification Day
China  Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
India  First Onam (KL) [Regional]
Sao Tome and Principe  Armed Forces Day
Swaziland  Somhlolo Day (Independence Day)

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Friday, Sep 5, 2014: Holidays Today

Marshall Islands  Dri-jerbal Day (Labor Day)

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Thursday, Sep 4, 2014: Holidays Today

no public holidays, anywhere in the world, on this date

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Wednesday, Sep 3, 2014: Holidays Today

San Marino  San Marino National Day / Republic Day
Taiwan  Armed Forces Day [Other]
Tokelau  Tokehega Day

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Tuesday, Sep 2, 2014: Holidays Today

Nepal  Gaura Parba
Transdniestria  Independence Day
Vietnam  National Day


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Monday, Sep 1, 2014: Holidays Today

American Samoa  Labor Day
Bermuda  Labour Day
Canada  Labour Day
Eritrea  Revolution Day (Bahti Meskerem)
Guam  Labor Day
Kazakhstan  Constitution Day Holiday
Kyrgyzstan  Independence Day Holiday
Luxembourg  Luxembourg City Kermesse (jour férié d'usage) (not official) [Regional]
Northern Mariana Islands  Labor Day
Palau  Labor Day
Puerto Rico  Labor Day (y Día de Santiago Iglesias Pantín) [Banks/Government]
Slovakia  Constitution Memorial Day
Swaziland  Umhlanga / Reed Dance Public Holiday
Trinidad and Tobago  Independence Day Holiday
US Virgin Islands  Labor Day
USA  Labor Day
Uzbekistan  Independence Day (Mustaqillik Kuni)
Vietnam  Public Holiday (compensated Sat. Sept. 6)

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