For more than 20 years, Encounter World Religions, a registered Canadian charity, has been honoured to help people, organizations and communities explore what it means to become religiously literate and enhance their understanding of one another.
They invite you to share this resource in your workplace, school, place of worship or community centre. Recognizing the religious holidays of others can be a powerful way to connect.
— For those in the minority, a holiday greeting from a colleague, neighbour, or classmate can help people feel seen and acknowledged.
— A heartfelt acknowledgement of religious observances can also open a conversation, create a safe space for others to share more about their lives, and help build a sense of belonging and community for all. Even just sharing resources like this one can communicate that everyone is welcomed.
— Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, knowing more about one another can provide an opportunity to authentically share in the joy of different communities’ many celebrations.
Please note that some celebration dates vary according to region or lunar calendars. We have been as accurate as possible and have prioritized using North American sources. Encounter World Religion