Hina Matsuri
Hina Matsuri is a Japanese celebration also called Doll's Day, Doll Festival, Festival of Dolls, or Girls' Festival. People pray for the health and happiness of girls. Click HERE for more information and related resources.
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day was proposed by Thailand to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna (animals) and flora (plants).
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. The focal point for this day is to empower women around the world. In some countries, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day to celebrate womanhood.
Harriet Tubman Day
Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10 every year.
Mothering Sunday
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday (also known as Mothering Day) is a day for honoring mothers. It takes place exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, believers abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset, breaking their fast with a meal called iftar each evening. Information & Resources
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Celebrated globally, it is marked by parades, the wearing of green attire, and various festivities that honor Irish culture and heritage.
World Folktales and Fables Week
World Folktales and Fables Week is held each year during the third week of March to encourage exploration of the lessons learned from folk tales, fables, myths, and legends from around the world. The tales vary from culture to culture but often share common morals, themes, and characters. Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Global Recycling Day
Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.
Nowruz
Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is a traditional festival celebrated by millions of people worldwide, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Iranian calendar. The festivities include various customs, such as the Haft-Seen table, where seven symbolic items starting with the letter 'S' are displayed,…