BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML Sandhills Development\, LLC//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Fe eds v1.3.1//EN X-WR-CALNAME:SMACNA SMART PINP X-WR-CALDESC:SMACNA &\; SMART Building a Future Together X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20221106T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20230312T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20231105T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20240310T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20221106T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20230312T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20231105T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20240310T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haitian Independence Day & Ancestry Day DESCRIPTION:In 1804\, Haiti made history by being the first Black republ ic in the world and the first country in the Western Hemisphere to aboli sh slavery. The first two days of the calendar year are dedicated to com memorating the founders of Haiti and the individuals who sacrificed thei r lives during the fight for independence. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/haitian-independence-day-ances try-day/ UID:urn:uuid:c876e02e-1661-449e-aabe-b743be6b2a2c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Braille Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrated to honor the birth of Braille’s inventor\, Loui s Braille. His gift to the world has brightened the lives of millions of people around the world who are blind or visually impaired\, and they b enefit from his work every day. The day also acknowledges that those wit h visual impairments deserve the same standard of human rights as everyo ne else. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-braille-day/ UID:urn:uuid:9c7c8cd1-af9f-423f-a991-7aeed1e4b9e4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on this day in 1863. DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/abraham-lincoln-issued-the-ema ncipation-proclamation-on-this-day-in-1863/ UID:urn:uuid:850350c9-5370-4dd0-8900-c582cbcd9c9b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Three Kings Day/Epiphany DESCRIPTION:On this traditional gift-giving day in Puerto Rico\, there a re festivals with lively music\, dancing\, parades\, puppet shows\, caro ling troubadours\, and traditional feasts. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/three-kings-day-epiphany/ UID:urn:uuid:80a15c53-cded-4452-8b50-af749c8ccfee STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Religion Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as a reminder of the need for harmony and underst anding between religions and faith systems. On this day\, communities of different faiths have the opportunity to get together and listen to eac h other\, as well as celebrate the differences and commonalities that th e delicate intermingling of culture and religion brings. There are appro ximately 4\,200 religions around the world. While many people live their lives without religion\, faith in a higher being or power works for the majority of people. Whatever the reasons\, we are all for the idea of p eople being unified despite differences and celebrating them. Learn more ... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-religion-day/ UID:urn:uuid:57d22fb7-ef03-4b26-8d68-1589d616c962 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230115 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day DESCRIPTION:To mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.\, the chief s pokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement\, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day/ UID:urn:uuid:2d2b9c51-412e-490c-9bb4-9b0c10d7f13c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing DESCRIPTION:Aims to create a brighter future\, support\, and build commu nities\, and take the steps to create transformative change. It was inte ntionally placed the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, to provide a day of reflection regarding the year-round pursuit for racial equity. L earn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-day-of-racial-healing / UID:urn:uuid:fe98fe2e-272c-4004-ad05-248139749cd2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vietnamese Tet DESCRIPTION:The most important celebration in Vietnamese culture\, Tet H oliday carries love and hope\, signifies family and friend kinship\, and promises a better year ahead. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/vietnamese-tet/ UID:urn:uuid:0fa49245-5c54-4a8e-95b8-fe234d20dda9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chinese New Year DESCRIPTION:Also known as the Spring Festival\, this 15-day event celebr ates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar or lunar calendar. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Many other countries celebrate this day as Lunar New Year\, such as Kore a\, India\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, and more. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/chinese-new-year/ UID:urn:uuid:68bfdf0d-5e9e-4a5b-b164-aaaf2a9075ad STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ukrainian Day of Unity DESCRIPTION:Ukrainian observance that commemorates the Treaty of Unity s igned on January 22\, 1919\, marking the anniversary of the unification of eastern and western Ukraine. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/ukrainian-day-of-unity/ UID:urn:uuid:c29db03e-9305-4a33-954e-88007fb2b13e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230122 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bell Let’s Talk Day DESCRIPTION:A nationwide fundraising initiative\, to raise awareness and combat stigma surrounding mental health. It is the largest commitment t o mental health in Canada. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/bell-lets-talk-day/ UID:urn:uuid:3d423d77-9b53-461e-8267-183de3014fde STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:This day commemorates and honors the six million Jewish vict ims of the Holocaust\, and millions of other victims of Nazism\, as well as encourages the development of educational programs to help prevent f uture genocides. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-holocaust-rememb rance-day/ UID:urn:uuid:4dc015ec-1276-496b-ac51-9cca5a790e80 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Freedom Day DESCRIPTION:Honors the signing\, by Abraham Lincoln on this day in 1865\ , of the 13th amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished slavery in the U.S. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-freedom-day/ UID:urn:uuid:91034b7b-7106-4bda-af14-c4048ca8b1e9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Hijab Day DESCRIPTION:A day in recognition of millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab and live a life of modesty. Women of all religions and backgrounds are encouraged to wear and experience the hijab for a day a nd to educate and spread awareness on why hijab is worn. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-hijab-day/ UID:urn:uuid:8cedf8b5-5dc1-4dc7-8dfc-9cd3e4f763df STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Human Fraternity DESCRIPTION:This day highlights the principles and values of the Documen t on Human Fraternity\, while exploring good practices towards its imple mentation as a pathway to building a more peaceful world. It was first celebrated in 2021 in a virtual event that was highly attended by member states\, religious leaders\, faith actors and civil society representat ives. In his message on the occasion\, the Secretary-General of the Unit ed Nations said\, “As we commemorate the International Day of Human Fr aternity\, let us commit to do more to promote cultural and religious to lerance\, understanding and dialogue.” Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-human-fra ternity/ UID:urn:uuid:dbb4278f-5cb9-4a44-8aab-15af31347380 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rosa Parks Day DESCRIPTION:Honors the birthday of civil rights leader Rosa Parks\, who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white pass enger. Her conviction led to the Montgomery bus boycott\, one of the piv otal events of the 1950s-60s civil rights movement. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/rosa-parks-day/ UID:urn:uuid:944ed5f6-72ba-44d7-96f1-7bb8c4920242 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science DESCRIPTION:An annual observance adopted by the United Nations General A ssembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of female s in Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics fields. Learn mo re... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-women-and -girls-in-science-2/ UID:urn:uuid:fc9da15f-fbf6-4377-bde2-46dac3953773 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birthday of Tammy Baldwin\, first openly LGBT woman elected to b oth the House of Representatives and Senate. DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/birthday-of-tammy-baldwin-firs t-openly-lgbt-woman-elected-to-both-the-house-of-representatives-and-sen ate/ UID:urn:uuid:f49d2d95-670e-41a3-93c6-c591aabfd98c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birthday of Frederick Douglass\, American social reformer and ab olitionist who escaped slavery and became a prominent activist during th e Civil War. DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/birthday-of-frederick-douglass -american-social-reformer-and-abolitionist-who-escaped-slavery-and-becam e-a-prominent-activist-during-the-civil-war/ UID:urn:uuid:fadaf71a-83dd-4699-97d9-7188e12280c5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230214 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Susan B. Anthony Day DESCRIPTION:This day marks the birth of one of the most influential wome n in American history. A leader of the women’s suffrage movement\, she advocated for abolition\, temperance\, labor rights\, and equal pay for equal work. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/susan-b-anthony-day/ UID:urn:uuid:b0e9a4fd-926e-43c0-aab0-6aa949a6d66b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Isra and Mi'raj Begins DESCRIPTION:This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey fro m Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into the heavens. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/isra-and-miraj/ UID:urn:uuid:08f5c03b-d4c0-4e5d-b0d1-5ce5ebd67528 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Day of Social Justice DESCRIPTION:An international day recognizing the need to promote social justice\, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty\, excl usion\, gender inequality\, unemployment\, human rights\, and social pro tections. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-day-of-social-justice/ UID:urn:uuid:d605e09b-b002-46d4-b078-477035ebc0ef STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230220 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day DESCRIPTION:Also called Anti-Bullying Day\, this is a day where people w ear a pink-colored shirt to stand against bullying in schools\, workplac es\, homes\, and online. Now a movement celebrated across the globe\, it was inspired by the story of two Nova Scotia students who decided to ta ke action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/pink-shirt-day/ UID:urn:uuid:1cf1694f-5b57-45c6-9659-635df66380dc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230222 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:On this day in 1870\, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first Afric an American to be seated in the United States Senate. DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/on-this-day-in-1870-hiram-rhod es-revels-became-the-first-african-american-to-be-seated-in-the-united-s tates-senate/ UID:urn:uuid:89109ee5-a8e4-4549-86a3-ef7c6f56ca54 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dominican Independence Day DESCRIPTION:The Dominican Republic’s national day commemorating indepe ndence from Haiti gained in 1844. The country’s Carnival is celebrated every year during February\, culminating with the largest celebration o n Independence Day. The Dominican’s cultural identity and creativity a re on display throughout this vibrant month. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/dominican-independence-day/ UID:urn:uuid:37e9c997-7043-49e1-be03-d9616318d3ba STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Injury Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:International awareness day meant for learning about self-in jury behaviors and for providing resources to those who are in need of h elp. An orange ribbon\, representing a sign of hope for a misunderstood problem\, symbolizes this awareness day. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/self-injury-awareness-day/ UID:urn:uuid:1afe3c6a-a2a9-426a-9cce-699bca0e66a1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230301 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Hearing Day DESCRIPTION:To raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing lo ss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-hearing-day/ UID:urn:uuid:106d02ba-c1ac-4fca-a6c8-7501f401cba5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Wildlife Day DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the world’s ecosystems and raise awareness of threats to global wildlife. In its essence\, it is a day to appreciate ecological diversity\, particularly endangered flora and fauna\, with th e goal of inspiring individuals and governments to take concrete steps t o prevent the loss of habitats. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-wildlife-day/ UID:urn:uuid:7f0f7bfa-b26a-42a1-af13-6cfa1d2b795f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women in Construction Week DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to changing the stereotypes that women face when i t comes to careers by giving them new opportunities to consider. The con struction industry has many places where women can advance and build a c areer for themselves. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/women-in-construction-week/ UID:urn:uuid:4ab675f9-137e-4ef3-9e3b-bd9caf9a21f7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230311 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Purim DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Je wish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot “to dest roy\, kill and annihilate all the Jews\, young and old\, infants and wom en\, in a single day.” Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/purim/ UID:urn:uuid:76e18aa5-ecd0-4a18-a679-bede519bc5f9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230307 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Women’s Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrates both the accomplishments of women and their contr ibutions to science\, culture\, and industry\, as well as the historical struggle by women for social\, political\, and economic equality. The idea of a day honoring women first began to gain traction during the fig ht for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century\, with political act ivists dedicated to the cause of liberation staging events and demonstra tions to promote equality. International Women’s Day was honored on Ma rch 8 for the first time in 1911 following a conference of women’s org anizations in Copenhagen\, and it soon saw mass recognition\, perhaps mo st significantly in Russia\, where a strike and march by women on March 8\, 1917\, triggered the Russian Revolution. International Women’s Day was finally adopted by the UN in 1977. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-womens-day/ UID:urn:uuid:5a7afd0e-b4a0-4464-95dc-45c560c82a37 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holi Begins DESCRIPTION:Commonly known as the “Festival of Colors\,” Holi origin ated as a Hindu holiday in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent and is now widely celebrated across the world. While a distinct part of the ce lebration involves throwing colored powder\, it is traditionally honored with bonfires the night before\, signifying ritual purification and ren ewal according to historical religious practices. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/holi/ UID:urn:uuid:dfe0aab7-ed59-445b-8ac1-70cffb585c20 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prince Kuhio Day DESCRIPTION:Honored all over Hawaii\, parades\, canoe races\, and luaus commemorate this great prince who improved the lives of his Hawaiian peo ple. Born in 1871\, he was elected to the U.S. Congress and gained reele ction an astounding 10 times. He was influential in helping pass the 192 0 Hawaiian Homes Commission Act\, which provides homesteads for Native H awaiians. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/prince-kuhio-day/ UID:urn:uuid:ce87e2c9-9a77-400d-9245-cc065d6a3860 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day DESCRIPTION:Also called the Feast of Saint Patrick\, it is a cultural an d religious celebration observing the death of Saint Patrick\, the forem ost patron saint of Ireland. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/st-patricks-day/ UID:urn:uuid:b9573dcf-04df-4004-bc86-4d14f59a9290 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination DESCRIPTION:Recognized as a day on which the international community can come together to recommit our efforts to combat all forms of racial dis crimination\, injustice\, systemic racism\, and hate to ensure a world w here everyone is respected\, safe\, and has equitable access to contribu te meaningfully to all aspects of society. Observed annually on March 2 1\, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville\, South Africa\, opene d fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against aparthei d "pass laws" in 1960.\n\nIn Canada\, this date is an opportunity to ref lect on the fact that while progress has been made\, Indigenous Peoples\ , racialized communities and religious minorities in Canada continue to face racism and discrimination every day. It is also a day to re-commit efforts to combat all forms of racial discrimination\, injustice\, syste mic racism and hate to ensure a world where everyone is respected\, safe \, and has equitable access to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of society. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-for-the-elim ination-of-racial-discrimination/ UID:urn:uuid:d2cc6144-99cd-4b87-8a6b-d99e02359471 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nowruz DESCRIPTION:An ancient holiday celebrated by the populations of Central Asia\, Persia\, and the Middle East which marks the first day of spring.  While rooted in Zoroastrian religious traditions\, its core values—i ncluding hospitality and the triumph of good over evil—have spread wid ely and influenced other traditions. Celebrations include ritual dancing \, commemorations of the dead\, and the meeting of friends and family\, typically over a table lain with symbolic and traditionally prepared foo ds. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/nowruz/ UID:urn:uuid:ddeba2b6-a551-485c-a75b-733dede69e55 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Emancipation Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the abolition of slavery in what was then the S panish colony of Puerto Rico in 1873. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/emancipation-day/ UID:urn:uuid:e151e021-e33e-4578-833d-6517498ffe6f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ramadan Begins DESCRIPTION:Considered one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims and celebrated by commemorating the revelation of the Qur’an\, as wel l as fasting during sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control\, gratitude\, and compassion for those less fo rtunate. Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a hei ghtened focus on devotion\, during which Muslims spend extra time readin g the Qur’an and performing special prayers. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/ramadan-begins/ UID:urn:uuid:7027a3a2-af19-4338-a45b-da519b13ff62 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and t he Transatlantic Slave Trade DESCRIPTION:The transatlantic slave trade began in the 1600s and resulte d in the mass exploitation and death of millions of people\, predominant ly of African descent. This day intends to raise awareness about this ch apter in history and draw awareness of the lasting impact it has had on nations\, groups\, and individuals. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-remembran ce-of-the-victims-of-slavery-and-the-transatlantic-slave-trade/ UID:urn:uuid:485e5162-3aef-4659-9de8-9f08aaf2fb2c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility DESCRIPTION:Serves to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of transgender and gender non-conforming people in society\, as well as ra ise awareness of and speak out against the harmful impacts of transphobi a\, discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression\, and intersecting forms of discrimination. Every single person deserves to l ive a true and authentic life free from discrimination regardless of who they are or how they express themselves. Yet\, transgender and non-bina ry people continue to experience significant disparities\, including neg ative mental health impacts\, unemployment\, homelessness\, harassment\, and bullying\, and they are often victims of violence simply for being themselves. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-transgender-day- of-visibility/ UID:urn:uuid:ce50443d-bce5-4ae0-9ed1-10962f224e68 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cesar Chavez Day DESCRIPTION:Chavez was a major civil rights activist and labor leader in the 20th century whose contributions to numerous political movements\, including farm workers\, Mexican-Americans\, and other groups\, has had a lasting impact on American society. Declared a holiday in 2014\, Cesa r Chavez Day focuses on the accomplishments and ongoing struggles of tho se Cesar Chavez sought to empower. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/cesar-chavez-day/ UID:urn:uuid:8dd0b13c-0c9d-4e4d-925a-f08bfd7337d9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Passover Begins DESCRIPTION:A Jewish holiday that commemorates the Biblical story of Exo dus\, when God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/passover-begins/ UID:urn:uuid:e67ce549-8b38-405b-acba-e06a2dce748e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Conscience DESCRIPTION:This day was declared by the UN General Assembly to acknowle dge the need for the creation of conditions of stability\, well-being\, and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for human rights an d fundamental freedoms for all – without distinction as to race\, sex\ , language\, or religion. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-conscienc e/ UID:urn:uuid:427efafe-4075-416a-bfd8-ff7bde8ea6eb STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Health Day DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1948\, the World Health Organization was foun ded. The annual celebration draws attention to a specific health topic o f concern to people all over the world. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-health-day/ UID:urn:uuid:9d05ad4f-c4a9-4d2f-8306-0b7129d715d7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Romani Day DESCRIPTION:This day raises awareness of the history and ongoing struggl e of Romani peoples\, particularly in their pursuit of equality and civi l rights in the countries they call home.  Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-romani-day/ UID:urn:uuid:eef7da92-7eeb-4824-ac58-6ef9f83a65ae STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230408 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Easter DESCRIPTION:One of the most significant Christian holy days which celebr ates the resurrection of Jesus following his death. It is important to n ote that practices and customs around Easter vary widely between differe nt Christian denominations\, and even the date of Easter usually falls i n a different week for some. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/easter/ UID:urn:uuid:36e0975d-4e85-47bd-8858-a5c64d7ac420 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Days of Remembrance DESCRIPTION:Congress established this week to annually commemorate and r eflect on the Holocaust. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/days-of-remembrance/ UID:urn:uuid:5dcb1dc2-c3d3-489b-b241-fa229837a945 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr DESCRIPTION:This Eid\, also called the “Festival of the Breaking of th e Fast\,” celebrates the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan\, dur ing which many Muslim adults fast daily from sunrise to sunset and give charity to the poor and needy. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/eid-al-fitr/ UID:urn:uuid:c86c8ab0-d581-4a61-bf3c-fa79bbaa4c27 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:Observed to remember and promote awareness of the genocide o f 1.5 million Armenians – men\, women\, and children – who were mass acred by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/armenian-genocide-remembrance- day/ UID:urn:uuid:93823fd0-62fd-46b2-a0ba-5c45ae426eaf STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gathering of Nations DESCRIPTION:North America’s largest Pow Wow including more than 3\,000 indigenous\, Native American\, and Indian dancers and singers represent ing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the U.S. who come together each year to celebrate and share culture. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/gathering-of-nations/ UID:urn:uuid:a5c587b9-adab-4af1-b11e-a4945dcbce75 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Workers Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Honors workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job. The AFL-CIO organizes and sponsors events for those interested in participating. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/workers-memorial-day/ UID:urn:uuid:45f30328-f7f7-4234-813f-80e5c7d347e2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Day for Safety and Health at Work DESCRIPTION:Promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseas es. This day is intended to focus global attention on the magnitude of t he problem and on how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries. Learn m ore... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-day-for-safety-and-healt h-at-work/ UID:urn:uuid:93cee9b5-4385-4446-835f-068ee416597f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:May Day/International Workers’ Day DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1886\, more than 300\,000 workers in 13\,000 businesses across the United States walked off their jobs to protest the thousands of men\, women\, and children who were dying every year from poor working conditions and long hours. May Day grew out of this 19th-ce ntury labor movement for worker’s rights and an eight-hour workday in the U.S. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/may-day-international-workers- day/ UID:urn:uuid:c9da64a2-62cd-450c-8a88-d8974deece03 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lei Day DESCRIPTION:Since 1928\, this has been a day of celebration honoring the month of Lei (May) as well as fragrant flower leis that greet many visi tors to the Hawaiian Islands. Each Island has its own special flower of which leis are made\, and these are gifted at parades and other celebrat ions. Whether worn for hula or given as a welcome or farewell\, leis rep resent one singular thing: love. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/lei-day/ UID:urn:uuid:b5a87434-7a8b-4bee-9130-b7e9cb116c13 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Construction Safety Week DESCRIPTION:The construction industry\, its clients\, and business partn ers take this opportunity to recommit to send every worker home safe eac h day. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/construction-safety-week/ UID:urn:uuid:bb03d360-a99b-48d8-8c69-b598457ce230 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CMHA Mental Health Week DESCRIPTION:A Canadian tradition\, with communities\, schools\, and work places rallying to celebrate\, protect\, and promote mental health. This national campaign was designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to th e reality of mental illness. Challenging the stigma associated with ment al illness takes understanding and a closer look at our own attitudes to ward mental health. Raising awareness through education will help reduce stigma around mental illness. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/cmha-mental-health-week/ UID:urn:uuid:7b44e636-4568-435e-9060-43fd5943ade7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Skilled Trades Day DESCRIPTION:Honors skilled trades workers and aims to raise awareness ab out the contributions of the skilled trades workforce – particularly f or young people and students who may be unaware of career opportunities in the trades. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-skilled-trades-day/ UID:urn:uuid:362e12e5-6036-487f-9b91-c3cbb046f2bc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the Mexican army’s unexpected victory over Fr ench forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Celebrated in some parts of Mexico and the United States\, Cinco de Mayo\, according to UCLA\, “c ame to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism…[and] has be come more of Chicano holiday than a Mexican one. Cinco de Mayo is celebr ated on a much larger scale here in the United States than it is in Mexi co.” Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/cinco-de-mayo/ UID:urn:uuid:d2917615-6c6e-4d08-ad01-5036705d4ada STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Women’s Health Week DESCRIPTION:An annual week-long effort – which begins on Mother’s Da y – to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. Lear n more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-womens-health-week/ UID:urn:uuid:41f501ff-6b36-41f1-8ccd-57c2058f064c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia\, and Biphobi a DESCRIPTION:To draw attention to the violence and discrimination experie nced by lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex people\, and a ll other people with diverse sexual orientations\, gender identities or expressions\, and sex characteristics. The date of May 17th was specific ally chosen to commemorate the WHO’s 1990 decision to declassify homos exuality as a mental disorder. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-against-homo phobia-transphobia-and-biphobia/ UID:urn:uuid:9f56f9c0-3a3e-49a7-b6a8-750ed575e2f3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brown v. Board of Education DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1954\, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that raci al segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. While the Brown r uling applied only to schools\, it implied that segregation in other pub lic facilities was unconstitutional as well. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/brown-v-board-of-education/ UID:urn:uuid:441d9518-0885-42e6-b9b4-ef3033ae6e76 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Malcom X’s Birthday DESCRIPTION:Also known as Malcom X Day – a day that commemorates the l ife and contributions of the pioneering civil rights leader. Learn more. .. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/malcom-xs-birthday/ UID:urn:uuid:1efdd087-12da-4bf9-940d-1cc30bfe5d2c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230519 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development DESCRIPTION:Celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures\, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving pea ce and sustainable development. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-day-for-cultural-diversi ty-for-dialogue-and-development/ UID:urn:uuid:9ab25ea9-1b74-4bc2-9d9b-96b1d951651d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvey Milk Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the life and memory of Harvey Milk\, an extraor dinary leader whose courageous work to end discrimination against the le sbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender community in the 1970s set the stage for many of the civil rights advances we see today. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/harvey-milk-day/ UID:urn:uuid:0998621f-6271-48a8-889b-b9e4081d57cb STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shavuot DESCRIPTION:Also known as “feast of weeks” which commemorates the re velation of the Torah on Mt. Sinai to the Jewish people. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/shavuot/ UID:urn:uuid:8bfad081-6664-414e-919b-cf59372c0bd4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:An American holiday honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/memorial-day/ UID:urn:uuid:9e43f943-6f8e-4fae-af70-7e8501fc505d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230529 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indian Citizenship Act DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1924\, a passage by Congress granting citizen ship to all Native Americans born in the territorial limits of the count ry. Despite this\, many rights of citizenship were governed by the state s\, leaving many Native Americans disenfranchised. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/indian-citizenship-act/ UID:urn:uuid:0edd6966-5ed1-464c-ac61-73285f8a1964 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:19th Amendment Passed DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1919\, Congress passed the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution\, granting women the right to vote (although Afric an Americans and other minority women had to struggle for decades more t o gain the same right). Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/19th-amendment-passed/ UID:urn:uuid:527d7ddb-f822-4960-be22-a6908bea2960 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:D-Day DESCRIPTION:Observed in the U.S. in memory of the Normandy landings in F rance on June 6\, 1944\, in which American soldiers and other Allied for ces fought to end World War II in Europe. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/d-day/ UID:urn:uuid:31cae3a6-aa82-4038-91f8-1dbc82e38440 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Equal Pay Act Signed into Law DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1963\, President John F. Kennedy signed the E qual Pay Act into law\, amending the Fair Labor Standards Act and protec ting men and women against wage discrimination based on sex. Learn more. .. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/equal-pay-act-signed-into-law/ UID:urn:uuid:c4c43ca0-e1f9-4791-a580-94411544bd41 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Loving Day DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1967\, Loving v. Virginia – the case brough t by Mildred and Richard Loving\, an interracial couple married in Washi ngton\, D.C. – struck down all anti-miscegenation laws in 16 states. T his effectively ended bans on interracial marriage. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/loving-day/ UID:urn:uuid:db00d26c-485e-4438-936b-4840372712be STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Albinism Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the human rights of persons with albinism\, who f ace multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and my ths influenced by superstition\, which foster their marginalization and social exclusion. Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood\, socially and medically leading to various forms of stigma and discrimination. Lea rn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-albinism-awarene ss-day/ UID:urn:uuid:10dc4791-8add-4830-99af-903f6392c258 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:Marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston\, Tex as in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved peo ple be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years aft er the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the e nd to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/juneteenth/ UID:urn:uuid:d2a44725-9bc9-4a8d-86a8-1e7a8662f4d7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230619 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Refugee Day DESCRIPTION:An international day to honor people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution\, and a chanc e to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize t heir resilience in rebuilding their lives. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-refugee-day/ UID:urn:uuid:94f9f8aa-694f-4d32-b368-7061be3093e1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day/Aboriginal Day DESCRIPTION:A day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the uniqu e heritage\, diverse cultures\, and outstanding contributions of First N ations\, Inuit\, and Métis peoples. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-indigenous-peoples-da y-aboriginal-day/ UID:urn:uuid:44a20296-31bb-4980-8110-38c36546e952 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230621 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Women in Engineering Day DESCRIPTION:This day gives women engineers around the world a profile wh en they are still hugely under-represented in their professions and play s a vital role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engi neering careers. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-women-in-enginee ring-day/ UID:urn:uuid:9fda77f3-4fb0-4aef-b23e-d56729502001 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230623 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hajj Begins DESCRIPTION:One of the Five Pillars of Islam\, this pilgrimage to the ho ly city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia is one that every adult Muslim must mak e at least once in his or her lifetime. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/hajj/ UID:urn:uuid:8f495329-c9fb-4ff4-a5f7-b99fee88734e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Obergefell v. Hodges DESCRIPTION:On this day in 2015\, same-sex marriage was made legal acros s the United States with the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision . Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/obergefell-v-hodges/ UID:urn:uuid:ce400fa9-540e-4ca1-a395-7ad2405828d8 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canadian Multiculturalism Day DESCRIPTION:Honors the many cultural communities that help build a stron g and vibrant Canadian society. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm our co mmitment to equity\, inclusion\, and mutual respect. Canadians come fro m a vast range of nations\, races\, religions and heritage. This multicu ltural diversity comes from centuries of immigration. Our diverse popula tion is now one of the distinctive features of Canadian society. The Can adian Multicultural Act became law in 1988. Canada is the first country in the world to adopt a multiculturism policy\, which acknowledges that all cultures bring intrinsic value\; and solidified that Canada is commi tted to promoting a diverse and multicultural society. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/canadian-multiculturalism-day/ UID:urn:uuid:aeeee5e1-9611-4487-96f6-f9e413510091 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230627 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eid-al-Adha DESCRIPTION:This Eid\, also called “Festival of the Sacrifice\,” fol lows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the d ream in which God appeared to Ibrahim and asked him to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/eid-al-adha/ UID:urn:uuid:56a36bfe-460d-4628-a3a1-bd5f4083c5f4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canada Day DESCRIPTION:The day commemorates the anniversary of the 1867 Constitutio n Act\, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of C anada. Canada is vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere and from east to west it stretches al most 7\,560 kilometers (4\,697.5 miles) across 6 time zones. It is the s econd largest country in the world. Canadians generally celebrate with f ireworks\, outdoor activities\, barbeques\, flag displays and wearing re d and white. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/canada-day/ UID:urn:uuid:c5fd3e34-427c-466e-8819-e4c67057ea85 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Independence Day DESCRIPTION:The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Inde pendence\, signed by all 13 colonies\, and marks the beginning of Americ an independence. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/independence-day/ UID:urn:uuid:7cbd703e-a241-4e14-acb6-cc0c2aef4350 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230704 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People's Day DESCRIPTION:Created to celebrate people who identify outside the gender binary\, as well as to raise awareness of the issues that affect them an d the challenges they face on a daily basis. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-non-binary-peopl es-day/ UID:urn:uuid:01884050-2aec-464d-b861-aca75be73138 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230714 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela International Day DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the former South African president’s con tribution to the culture of peace and freedom\, and his values and dedic ation to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution\; race relation s\; promotion and protection of human rights\; reconciliation\; gender e quality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups\; the fig ht against poverty\; the promotion of social justice. It is important to acknowledge his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationa lly and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world. In 201 5\, the scope of this day was also extended to promote humane conditions of imprisonment\, raise awareness about prisoners being a continuous pa rt of society\, and to value the work of prison staff as a social servic e of particular importance. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/nelson-mandela-international-d ay/ UID:urn:uuid:2ccd4301-8f1f-42ed-b58c-a97eb09006d1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pioneer Day DESCRIPTION:Completing a perilous thousand-mile exodus\, an exhausted Br igham Young and fellow members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-D ay Saints arrived in Utah’s Great Salt Lake Valley on this day in 1847 \, viewing their arrival as the founding of a Mormon homeland. Learn mor e... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/pioneer-day/ UID:urn:uuid:50bf35bc-cd28-4aa6-8181-7579f319c7f6 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Constitution Day DESCRIPTION:Formerly called Occupation Day\, this official Commonwealth of Puerto Rico holiday commemorates the anniversary of American troops l anding at Guanica in 1898. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/puerto-rican-constitution-day/ UID:urn:uuid:fba51469-1c3c-4c24-a41e-02a30f02def3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Disability Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act\ , the U.S. law prohibiting discrimination against those with disabilitie s. The landmark legislation has served as a de facto bill of rights for Americans with disabilities by assuring their access to economic and civ ic opportunities. Its passage represented an unprecedented bipartisan ef fort to acknowledge the centuries of discrimination suffered by the disa bility community\, and a fundamental change to how they live their lives . Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-disability-independen ce-day/ UID:urn:uuid:65285026-212f-4c6b-a95b-d678976073ee STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230726 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Friendship DESCRIPTION:Endorsed by the United Nations\, this day promotes friendshi p among people from diverse backgrounds. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-friendshi p/ UID:urn:uuid:50e4d932-cdc1-4956-ab3a-7913dc72601c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230730 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Emancipation Day DESCRIPTION:Canadians are invited to reflect\, educate\, and engage in t he ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. On March 24\, 2021\, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designa te this as Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Sl avery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Many people are not aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once en slaved on the land that is now Canada. Those who fought enslavement were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. Emancip ation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/emancipation-day-2/ UID:urn:uuid:520fa997-710f-4f9f-b265-c2ea746863c3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of the World’s Indigenous People DESCRIPTION:This day was created by the United Nations to celebrate the culture of indigenous people on a global scale. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-the-world s-indigenous-people/ UID:urn:uuid:0b8d42d7-de81-4c15-991b-5c8aedc30d5c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230809 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Left-Handers Day DESCRIPTION:An annual event when left-handers everywhere can celebrate t heir sinistrality and increase public awareness of the advantages and di sadvantages of being left-handed. These events have contributed to the g eneral awareness of the difficulties and frustrations left-handers exper ience in everyday life and have successfully led to improved product des ign and greater consideration of their needs by the right-handed majorit y. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/left-handers-day/ UID:urn:uuid:91469761-80ed-4b62-9bcc-c6ff37e37e1b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230813 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawaii Admissions Day/Statehood Day DESCRIPTION:On August 21\, 1959\, Hawaii was officially admitted as the 50th state of the union. After being turned down in 1919\, 1935\, 1947\, and 1950\, this became a day to celebrate. Also called Statehood Day\, it is recognized as a state holiday on the third Friday of August. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/hawaii-admissions-day-statehoo d-day/ UID:urn:uuid:a22752b6-66c7-4fac-9d5d-fa6fed5ef6d1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230818 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its A bolition DESCRIPTION:This international day is intended to inscribe the tragedy o f the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. In accordance with the g oals of the intercultural project “The Routes of Enslaved Peoples\,” it should offer an opportunity for collective consideration of the hist oric causes\, the methods\, and the consequences of this tragedy\, and f or an analysis of the interactions to which it has given rise between Af rica\, Europe\, the Americas\, and the Caribbean. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-for-the-reme mbrance-of-the-slave-trade-its-abolition/ UID:urn:uuid:0ff4fe6b-0255-4033-8054-6f648e7c36f0 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230823 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women’s Equality Day DESCRIPTION:This day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th amend ment in 1920\, but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/womens-equality-day/ UID:urn:uuid:3905d5f9-6463-4ade-909d-ac45ee809c46 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230826 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor Day/Labour Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. It was first nationally recognized in 1894 both in Canada and the Unite d States. The holiday began as an event organized by trade unions in sup port of workers who had been on strike in order to obtain higher wages\, and to celebrate their victory. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/labor-day-labour-day/ UID:urn:uuid:33bcc43e-5e53-42d5-a6c7-3d48d73592bd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-suicide-prevention-day/ UID:urn:uuid:275c7770-6309-4a86-9e17-aa8d4493e105 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patriot Day/National Day of Service and Remembrance DESCRIPTION:Patriot Day is observed in the United States to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World T rade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylv ania. Also recognized as the September 11 National Day of Service and Re membrance\, this day is  a permanent tribute to those killed and injure d on 9/11\, and to the many brave individuals who rose in service in res ponse to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/patriot-day-national-day-of-se rvice-and-remembrance/ UID:urn:uuid:cdf65a0f-9d59-41d0-aaaf-bd450832ed5e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230911 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:POW/MIA Recognition Day DESCRIPTION:Observed across the United States to stand with military vet erans and members of the Army\, Navy\, Marine Corps\, Air Force\, and Co ast Guard to honor the nation's Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Ac tion (MIA) troops\, and their families. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/pow-mia-recognition-day/ UID:urn:uuid:aeef5746-3663-46cd-bcfa-8f64c2a229a6 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Begins DESCRIPTION:Also called the Jewish New Year\, this is one of Judaism’s holiest days: It commemorates the creation of the world and marks the b eginning of the Days of Awe\, a 10-day period of introspection and repen tance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/rosh-hashanah/ UID:urn:uuid:a77a8d21-6468-4c99-86a3-1f14fd651ebd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mexican Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain i n 1810. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/mexican-independence-day/ UID:urn:uuid:c47d1271-021f-4b53-bd89-1104623cadfb STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Sign Languages DESCRIPTION:To raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. Learn more ... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-sign-lang uages/ UID:urn:uuid:ef388c74-533e-4569-ae43-ae670f2b7ab2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Also known as the “Day of Atonement\,” this day is consi dered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. It marks the culmi nation of the 10 Days of Awe\, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/yom-kippur/ UID:urn:uuid:4fb39577-ef7f-447d-8fb7-5f1c5a03c70b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sukkot Begins DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the 40 years the Jewish people spent in the des ert on their way to the Promised Land after escaping slavery in Egypt. I t also has roots as a ceremonial expression designed to give thanks for a bountiful crop. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/sukkot-begins/ UID:urn:uuid:01d537fa-bf3c-4db5-9076-c8ff28a73065 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:Canadian federal statutory holiday which gives the public a chance to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that resi dential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities\, and to honor those who have been affected by this injustice. The day honor s the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools\, as well as their families and communities. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-day-for-truth-and-rec onciliation/ UID:urn:uuid:56c7168e-fa85-46f1-969e-cb6554840f80 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simchat Torah DESCRIPTION:A celebration\, also called “the joy of Torah” in Hebrew \, often accompanied by dancing and singing\, to mark the completion of the annual reading of this section of the Bible. Each week of the year\, congregations around the world read a particular portion of the Torah\, called a parashah\, in a specified order. Observant Jews do not work or travel on this yom tov or “holy day.” Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/simchat-torah/ UID:urn:uuid:fa369c4f-0506-4b3a-acc3-093c976f1695 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples’ Day DESCRIPTION:A holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Na tive American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Lea rn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/indigenous-peoples-day/ UID:urn:uuid:3ed705c7-a8a6-4f40-90e9-3ad97de1e80c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thanksgiving (Canada) DESCRIPTION:In Canada\, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Many Canadians use this day to visit family and friends who live far away or have them to their homes. Most people prepare a special meal during the long weekend. It is traditionally celebrated on this da te as it signifies when the Canadian harvest will be complete. Learn mor e... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/thanksgiving-canada/ UID:urn:uuid:3e33ed31-5162-4115-9fef-6b94688d8a7b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day DESCRIPTION:An international day for global mental health education\, aw areness\, and advocacy against social stigma. The day provides an opport unity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work\, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-mental-health-day/ UID:urn:uuid:0fad3520-37b4-4c8d-87ff-e2477ecc73de STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day DESCRIPTION:An annual LGBT awareness day observed to support lesbian\, g ay\, bisexual\, and transgender people in “coming out of the closet” and expressing their sexuality to the world in order to end the stigma. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-coming-out-day/ UID:urn:uuid:bbc9658f-76ea-41b5-96f0-854722799ad8 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Sight Day DESCRIPTION:An international day of awareness\, held every October to fo cus attention on the global issue of eye health. It is a call to action for people to prioritize their own eye health\, and for leaders to ensur e eye care is accessible\, inclusive\, and affordable to everyone\, ever ywhere.​ Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-sight-day/ UID:urn:uuid:1f4b04d9-f495-43ab-9bc6-73968f97ae20 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Construction Inclusion Week DESCRIPTION:This week is the first effort to harness the collective powe r of general contractors\, specialty contractors\, subcontractors\, and suppliers. The objective is to build awareness of the need to improve di versity and inclusion in the construction industry by providing content and resources. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/construction-inclusion-week/ UID:urn:uuid:f8766dd6-6d02-427c-bbaf-5ba6b03a9522 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Pronouns Day DESCRIPTION:Seeks to make respecting\, sharing\, and educating about per sonal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they det ermine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by th e wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender non-conform ing people. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-pronouns-day/ UID:urn:uuid:a216e0c0-c86f-442d-848e-a51f96b1c273 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Aboriginal Veterans Day (Canada) DESCRIPTION:Observed annually\, this day recognizes the important contri butions and sacrifices made by First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis people in service to Canada for more than a century. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-aboriginal-veterans-d ay-canada/ UID:urn:uuid:2b3cdf3a-2fa4-4012-8fdf-fa584ad86f90 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231108 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Veterans Day (U.S.) / Remembrance Day (Canada) DESCRIPTION:In the U.S. – For honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The observance originated in 1919 on the first ann iversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as A rmistice Day. It was commemorated in 1921 with the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington\, V irginia. Learn more...\n\nIn Canada – A day for all Canadians to remem ber the men and women who served and sacrificed for their country. Every individual\, young and old\, is encouraged to pause\, give thanks and r emember. Canadians recognize Remembrance Day\, originally called Armisti ce Day\, every November 11 at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities du ring the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defense. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/veterans-day-u-s-remembrance-d ay-canada/ UID:urn:uuid:0f24c246-ae13-40fa-9214-42def2a8c38d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231111 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Diwali DESCRIPTION:A “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of li ght over dark and good over evil\, and the blessings of victory\, freedo m\, and enlightenment. Primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu\, Sikh\, and Jain faiths. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/diwali/ UID:urn:uuid:dc24cf09-805c-4ab1-bb8b-165c6e0c5160 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week DESCRIPTION:A nationwide celebration where industry\, labor\, equity\, w orkforce\, education\, and government leaders host events to showcase th e successes and value of registered apprenticeships for re-building our economy\, advancing racial and gender equity\, and supporting underserve d communities. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-apprenticeship-week/ UID:urn:uuid:293b5c76-d1aa-4226-8b3c-d72bbf7d708b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:A week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who tr ansgender people are\, sharing stories and experiences\, and advancing a dvocacy around the issues of prejudice\, discrimination\, and violence t hat affect the transgender community. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/transgender-awareness-week/ UID:urn:uuid:8b45edae-7ab7-4b66-95c9-9ce4251cf6e7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day for Tolerance DESCRIPTION:This United Nations holiday was founded to encourage respect among various people regardless of culture\, language\, religion\, or e thnicity. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-for-toleranc e/ UID:urn:uuid:0c5299d2-ba1c-4fe1-b3b9-61f0ab5d5bdf STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Men’s Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the wor ld\, their families\, and communities\, highlighting positive role model s and raising awareness of men’s well-being. One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is to improve gender relations and promote ge nder equality — not only for men but for women\, too. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-mens-day/ UID:urn:uuid:1bd9c5a8-4ffc-4c10-ab11-4da597df9631 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231119 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance DESCRIPTION:Founded by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vig il to honor her memory of Rita Hester\, a transgender woman who was kill ed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to vi olence that year and began an important memorial that has become this an nual day of observance. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/transgender-day-of-remembrance / UID:urn:uuid:249f59a5-762d-4d72-acb6-41917936e254 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231120 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thanksgiving (U.S.) DESCRIPTION:With its origins as an autumn harvest celebration\, today Th anksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. as a time when family and friends c ome together to spend time with one another\, cook and share a bountiful meal. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/thanksgiving-u-s/ UID:urn:uuid:b4817262-540d-48bd-becf-9595f76cbcf8 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women DESCRIPTION:This campaign aims to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world\, calling for global action to increas e awareness\, promote advocacy\, and create opportunities for discussion on challenges and solutions. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-for-the-elim ination-of-violence-against-women/ UID:urn:uuid:c878f7c3-a3d6-43c5-acff-66222669b0de STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231125 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Construction Day DESCRIPTION:Canadian holiday to celebrate the dedicated\, hard-working p eople instrumental in building and connecting our communities through in frastructure. This is a day to focus on the industry’s efforts to attr act and retain a talented\, diverse\, and inclusive workforce. Learn mor e... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-construction-day/ UID:urn:uuid:f0485cb4-a305-4301-8b49-66a54e1050c1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World AIDS Day DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight ag ainst HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemor ate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-aids-day/ UID:urn:uuid:f49f8cd5-5e1f-4464-95e2-54605e4e67db STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day for the Abolition of Slavery DESCRIPTION:The focus of this day is on eradicating contemporary forms o f slavery\, such as trafficking in persons\, sexual exploitation\, the w orst forms of child labor\, forced marriage\, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-for-the-abol ition-of-slavery/ UID:urn:uuid:f3312690-207d-40bf-808a-d2f7d957c194 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Persons with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with di sabilities in all spheres of society and development\, and to increase a wareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect o f political\, social\, economic\, and cultural life. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/international-day-of-persons-w ith-disabilities/ UID:urn:uuid:2b00558f-8ca2-4d76-8b5a-aab21bbe3941 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor\, in Hawaii\, during World War II\, in which many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/pearl-harbor-remembrance-day/ UID:urn:uuid:ccb6a92a-d7b6-44d2-b702-ce6f5f38d667 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chanukah (or Hanukkah) Begins DESCRIPTION:An eight-day Jewish celebration\, also referred to as the Festival of Lights\,” it commemorates the rededication during the sec ond century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem\, where Jews had rise n up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Lear n more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/chanukah-or-hanukkah-begins/ UID:urn:uuid:c1f737dc-31a2-4d8d-906e-456b47411fc9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Human Rights Day DESCRIPTION:A holiday adopted by the UN in 1948 following the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, a milestone document\, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – re gardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, language\, political or othe r opinion\, national or social origin\, property\, birth\, or other stat us. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/human-rights-day/ UID:urn:uuid:c9d1d42e-3a64-4bde-bac4-733b13ee6839 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:King Kamehameha I Day DESCRIPTION:Established by royal decree in 1871 by King Kamehameha V as a national holiday to honor the memory of Kamehameha\, the king’s grea t-grandfather\, who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810 and became Hawai i’s first king. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/king-kamehameha-i-day/ UID:urn:uuid:5fc096bf-9c35-4c73-95ec-f16c791c7ed0 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230611 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas DESCRIPTION:An annual sacred Christian holiday that commemorates the bir th of Jesus Christ\, the spiritual leader and founder of Christianity. L earn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/christmas/ UID:urn:uuid:b3dd2cce-0bec-4c00-a952-0b4f12fb24c3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Begins DESCRIPTION:A week-long holiday celebration of African-American heritage \, unity and culture inspired by African harvest celebrations. Learn mor e... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/kwanzaa-begins/ UID:urn:uuid:68004425-03d4-4c50-8dcc-3e4ee3623b3b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day DESCRIPTION:To mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.\, the chief s pokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement\, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/ UID:urn:uuid:2d2b9c51-412e-490c-9bb4-9b0c10d7f13c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Religion Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as a reminder of the need for harmony and underst anding between religions and faith systems. On this day\, communities of different faiths have the opportunity to get together and listen to eac h other\, as well as celebrate the differences and commonalities that th e delicate intermingling of culture and religion brings. There are appro ximately 4\,200 religions around the world. While many people live their lives without religion\, faith in a higher being or power works for the majority of people. Whatever the reasons\, we are all for the idea of p eople being unified despite differences and celebrating them. Learn more ... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-religion-day-2/ UID:urn:uuid:57d22fb7-ef03-4b26-8d68-1589d616c962 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240121 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing DESCRIPTION:Aims to create a brighter future\, support\, and build commu nities\, and take the steps to create transformative change. It was inte ntionally placed the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, to provide a day of reflection regarding the year-round pursuit for racial equity. L earn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/national-day-of-racial-healing -2/ UID:urn:uuid:fe98fe2e-272c-4004-ad05-248139749cd2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Isra and Mi'raj Begins DESCRIPTION:This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey fro m Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into the heavens. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/isra-and-miraj-2/ UID:urn:uuid:08f5c03b-d4c0-4e5d-b0d1-5ce5ebd67528 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vietnamese Tet DESCRIPTION:The most important celebration in Vietnamese culture\, Tet H oliday carries love and hope\, signifies family and friend kinship\, and promises a better year ahead. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/vietnamese-tet-2/ UID:urn:uuid:0fa49245-5c54-4a8e-95b8-fe234d20dda9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chinese New Year DESCRIPTION:Also known as the Spring Festival\, this 15-day event celebr ates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar or lunar calendar. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Many other countries celebrate this day as Lunar New Year\, such as Kore a\, India\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, and more. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/chinese-new-year-2/ UID:urn:uuid:68bfdf0d-5e9e-4a5b-b164-aaaf2a9075ad STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day DESCRIPTION:Also called Anti-Bullying Day\, this is a day where people w ear a pink-colored shirt to stand against bullying in schools\, workplac es\, homes\, and online. Now a movement celebrated across the globe\, it was inspired by the story of two Nova Scotia students who decided to ta ke action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/pink-shirt-day-2/ UID:urn:uuid:1cf1694f-5b57-45c6-9659-635df66380dc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women in Construction Week DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to changing the stereotypes that women face when i t comes to careers by giving them new opportunities to consider. The con struction industry has many places where women can advance and build a c areer for themselves. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/women-in-construction-week-2/ UID:urn:uuid:4ab675f9-137e-4ef3-9e3b-bd9caf9a21f7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ramadan Begins DESCRIPTION:Considered one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims and celebrated by commemorating the revelation of the Qur’an\, as wel l as fasting during sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control\, gratitude\, and compassion for those less fo rtunate. Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a hei ghtened focus on devotion\, during which Muslims spend extra time readin g the Qur’an and performing special prayers. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/ramadan-begins-2/ UID:urn:uuid:7027a3a2-af19-4338-a45b-da519b13ff62 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Purim DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Je wish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot “to dest roy\, kill and annihilate all the Jews\, young and old\, infants and wom en\, in a single day.” Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/purim-2/ UID:urn:uuid:76e18aa5-ecd0-4a18-a679-bede519bc5f9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holi Begins DESCRIPTION:Commonly known as the “Festival of Colors\,” Holi origin ated as a Hindu holiday in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent and is now widely celebrated across the world. While a distinct part of the ce lebration involves throwing colored powder\, it is traditionally honored with bonfires the night before\, signifying ritual purification and ren ewal according to historical religious practices. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/holi-2/ UID:urn:uuid:dfe0aab7-ed59-445b-8ac1-70cffb585c20 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Easter DESCRIPTION:One of the most significant Christian holy days which celebr ates the resurrection of Jesus following his death. It is important to n ote that practices and customs around Easter vary widely between differe nt Christian denominations\, and even the date of Easter usually falls i n a different week for some. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/easter-2/ UID:urn:uuid:36e0975d-4e85-47bd-8858-a5c64d7ac420 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Autism Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:This day is dedicated to raising awareness\, understanding\, and acceptance of those with autism\, as well as encouraging a more sup portive society. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/world-autism-awareness-day/ UID:urn:uuid:a15bd6ba-daf8-401f-b953-cd62e44ad95d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gold Star Spouses Day DESCRIPTION:A day of remembrance in the U.S. dedicated to honoring the s urviving spouses of military service members who have served their count ry heroically and died in the line of duty. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/gold-star-spouses-day/ UID:urn:uuid:aca76f2b-01f4-4908-8f23-1879b4e38eb9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr DESCRIPTION:This Eid\, also called the “Festival of the Breaking of th e Fast\,” celebrates the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan\, dur ing which many Muslim adults fast daily from sunrise to sunset and give charity to the poor and needy. Learn more... URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.pinp.org/events/eid-al-fitr-2/ UID:urn:uuid:c86c8ab0-d581-4a61-bf3c-fa79bbaa4c27 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20241210T052340Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR