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Each year the ±«Óãtv Office of Human Rights, Equity & Harassment Prevention (HREHP) develops a mosaic calendar of religious holidays and cultural dates for faculty, staff and students.

See below for a sample of July dates to observe, reflect, celebrate or promote throughout the university community. The complete calendar is available on the website, .

All Jewish and Islamic Holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the first date shown.

July 1

Canada Day
Canada’s National Day is a federal holiday celebrating the day when Canada became a kingdom in its own right in 1867. This is a day celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act, which united Canada as a single country, which was in turn composed of four provinces. Canada Day celebrations take place throughout Canada as well as internationally.

July 6

Tisha B’Av (JU)
A Rabbinic fast day that occurs on 9 Av (in July or August). This day is a day of fasting and commemorating the multiple tragedies that have occurred on this day, most notably the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492

Manulife Dragon Boat Festival
Spring has sprung and we're getting ready for the 16th Annual Manulife Dragon Boat Festival on July 6th, 2013 at Lake Banook. Help make a difference in communities across Nova Scotia and support the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund by registering your corporate team for the 16th Annual Manulife Dragon Boat Festival. No experience is required! Register your team today by clicking here or by email at dragonboat@sportnovascotia.ca

July 8

Nisf Sha’ban
The 15th day or middle (Nisf) of the eight month (sha’ban), is the Night of Repentance in preparation for Ramadan. It begins in the evening.

July 9

Martyrdom of Bab (BA)
The Bab was condemned to death by firing squad. He was executed at noon on July 9th, so special prayers are said at this time and people turn to face Haifa, his burial place. The graves, which are a place of pilgrimage for Baha’is, are on Mount Carmel in Israel. On this day, all work must be suspended.

Ramadan begins - Islam
Ramadan the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, the most spiritually-beneficial month of the Islamic year is considered the most venerated and blessed. Prayers, fasting, charity, and self-accountability are especially stressed at this time. It is the month in which the prophet of Islam (Mohammed) received the first verse of the Q’uran. The fourth pillar of Islam, which is fasting, is practiced during the month of Ramadan. The word Ramadan is derived from an Arabic word for intense heat and sun-scorched ground. Religious observances associated with Ramadan are kept throughout the month. Daily fasting for all able, adult Muslims during the whole month of Ramadan is prescribed, beginning with the sighting of the new moon. The most holy night during the Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) has more blessing than a thousand months.

Lebanese Festival
July 11- Jul 14

Come celebrate the 12th Annual Lebanese Festival in Halifax proudly presented by TD Canada Trust.

Relax while enjoying Lebanese music and food, take in the exhibits and buy handcrafted works of art at the Artisan Gift Shop or visit Cafe Al-Arz - known for its Lebanese coffee, baklava, maamoul and namoura. Savour a Taste of Lebanon in the heart of Halifax.

Free Admission!

Hours:

Thursday, July 11: 4pm-11pm
Friday, July 12: 11am-12am
Saturday July 13: 11am-12am
Sunday July 14: 11am-11pm
Visit our Website for the full schedule: http://www.lebanesefesti?
Facebook: Lebanese Festival Halifax
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LebFestHalifax
Instagram: http://instagram.com/lebfesthalifax
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July 15

Wassana (BU)
Wassana marks the beginning of the three-month ‘Rains Retreat’ for monks and nuns (Theravada/ North America).

July 16

Tish’a B’av(JU)

July 21-28

Halifax Pride Week


Pride Week is Sunday July 21, 2013 to Sunday July 28, 2013! The Halifax Pride Parade will be on Saturday July 27. A weeklong celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered and questioning persons featuring events, music, and a parade on Saturday, July 27th

Asalhka Puja Day (BU)

July 30

Oh-harai-taisai (SH)
Oh-harai-taisai is the Shinto Grand Purification Ceremony.’ It is observed twice a year so that people can purify themselves of offenses they have committed during the previous half of the year

Mi’kmaq Festival of St. Anne
The St. Anne’s Mission on Chapel Island isÌý where the Mi’kmaq People go for spiritual well-being, praying and cultural renewal. Chapel Island is an island in Bras d'Or Lake on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Its name in the Mi'kmaq language is Mniku but other names such as Vachlouacadie ("place of running water / running spirits")
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