Diversity Holiday/Special Dates Calendar

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, celebrating the diversity, history, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This month also includes events emphasizing love, acceptance, and the importance of countering hate speech.

June 2-3 – Jewish: Shavuot* - Celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

June 7-10 – Islamic: Eid al-Adha*- A major Islamic festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.

June 12 – US: Loving Day- Celebrates the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down laws banning interracial marriage.

June 18 – UN: International Day of Countering Hate Speech- Promotes efforts to combat hate speech worldwide.

June 19 – US: Juneteenth- Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. This month also includes significant cultural and national observances that promote equality and inclusion.

July 4 – US: Independence Day- Celebrates the independence of the United States.

July 9 – Baha’i: Martyrdom of the Bab*- Commemorates the execution of the Baha’i co-founder.

July 14 – LGBTQ+: International Non-Binary People’s Day- Raises awareness of non-binary gender identities.

July 18 – UN: Nelson Mandela International Day- Honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela and promotes global peace.

July 24 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Pioneer Day- Commemorates the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in Utah.

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