Canada’s National Aboriginal Day
Canada’s National Aboriginal Day is annually held on June 21.
Canada’s National Aboriginal Day is annually held on June 21.
Many Muslims in Canada observe Isra and Mi'raj (Al Isra' wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi’raj, or Laylat al Miraj). This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven.
Many Jewish Canadians observe Shavuot.
May 5, 2013, marks Orthodox Easter.
May 3, 2013, marks Orthodox Good Friday.
Many Jewish people in Canada observe Lag B’Omer, also known as Lag BaOmer, on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.
Many Jewish people in Canada remember Israel’s Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha’Atzmaut (or Yom HaAtzmaut).
The National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Many Canadians observe Yom Hashoah, which is also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day.
March 25, 2013, marks the first day of Passover.