Multicultural Calendar

This day marks the traditional rice harvest. Rituals are performed to express thanks to the spirits of the paddy with requests for a better harvest during the next planting season. It is an open house for friends and relatives with celebrations usually lasting three days.

The Bahá’í faith began in Persia (now Iran) on this day in 1844, by prophet Báb who announced his mission as the founder. The event is celebrated about two hours after sunset.

This day marks the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

Also known as Journey of Healing Day commemorates the history of forcible removable of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children from their families and the painful repercussions of that action.

The prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith passed away near Haifa, Israel. The event is observed at the actual time of his passing at 3am.

This day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven.

This day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven.