Calendar snapshots
9th Anant Chaturdashi – Hindu
Anant Chaturdashi is observed by Hindus and Jains. It marks the end of a joyful ten day celebration of Lord Ganesha, and it is customary to bid the god farewell by immersing an idol in water before sunset.
14th Triumph of the Cross – Christian
Similar to the festival of Meskel described above, the Triumph of the Cross marks the discovery of the true cross. This is a major festival in the Christian calendar and is celebrated differently by the various branches of the church.
26th Rosh Hashanah – Judaism
The two-day celebration of Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. At this time, Jews traditionally ask for forgiveness for their sins. They also believe that God looks at everyone’s actions over the previous 12 months and decides what the next 12 will be like.
This month’s dates at a glance
5th International Day of Charity
6th Colour Blind Awareness Day
8th Nativity of Virgin Mary – Christian
Nativity of the Theotokos – Orthodox Christian
International Literacy Day
9th Anant Chaturdashi – Hindu
10th World Suicide Prevention Day
14th Triumph of the Cross – Christian
Exaltation of the Cross – Orthodox Christian
15th International Day of Democracy
18th International Equal Pay Day
21st Feast of Saint Matthew – Christian
International Day of Peace
World Alzheimer’s Day
23rd Autumn Equinox, Mabon – Ostara – Wicca/Pagan
Bi Visibility Day
International Day of Sign Languages
25th World Deaf Day
26th Rosh Hashanah – Judaism
Navaratri begins – Hindu
UK National Inclusion Week begins
27th Meskel – Ethiopian Orthodox Christian
28th Fast of Gedaliah – Judaism
International Right to Know Day
29th Michaelmas – Saint Michael and All Angels – Christian
World Heart Day.
