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Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Mental Health Month. Its aim is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 to honor the legacies and contributions of older Americans and support them as they enter their next stage of life. Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes the diverse contributions of the Jewish people to American culture. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7th, 1843 and marks the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10th, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks on the project were Chinese immigrants. Beltane is an ancient Celtic, Pagan, and Wiccan holiday celebrated about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. The day is often used to celebrate love and romance. Feasts of Saints Philip and James is a Roman rite feast day held on the anniversary of the dedication of the Church to Saints Phillip and James in Rome. Asian-American Women's Equal Pay Day, marking the fact that Asian-American women earn 90 cents for every dollar earned by white men. National Day of Prayer is a day of observance in the United States when people are asked to “turn to God in prayer and meditation”. Vesak, or Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia as well as Tibet and Mongolia. Commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861 - 1867). This day celebrates Mexican culture and heritage with a variety of festivities, including parades and mariachi music performances. International Family Equality Day celebrates the diversity and equality of LGBTQ+ families. Lag BaOmer is a Jewish holiday marking the day of hillula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day takes place the Friday preceding Mother’s Day. Shows appreciation for the commitment and sacrifice that the spouses of service members make, together with the rest of the family. Recognizes the importance of empowering military spouses and ensuring that they have what they need to thrive. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a global celebration of sexual orientation and gender diversities. Ascension of Jesus or Ascension Day celebrates the ascension of Christ from Earth in the presence of God within most of the Christian faith. Malcolm X Day is a holiday celebrated either on May 19th, Malcolm X’s birthday, or the third Friday in May, to commemorate the Civil Rights leader. Armed Forces Day - Through the efforts of President Harry S. Truman, Armed Forces Day was established on August 31, 1949, as a single holiday for U.S. citizens to come together and thank all military members for their service in support of the country. World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is a day set aside by the United Nations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together in harmony. Declaration of the Báb celebrates the day of declaration of the Báb, the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh and founder of the Bahá’í faith. African Day is a celebration of the many achievements and victories of African people worldwide and a rededication to their current struggle for freedom, justice and unity. It is marked by parades and rallies in Africa and the U.S. Shavuot is a Jewish holiday with double significance. It marks the wheat harvest in Israel and commemorates the anniversary of the day when the Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai. Pentecost (Western Christianity) - The Holy Spirit was felt amongst the 12 apostles after Jesus’ death. New members of the church are often baptized on this day, which is sometimes called White Sunday because white clothes are worn for baptism. Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh commemorates the ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í faith. Memorial Day in the United States is a federal holiday established to honor military veterans who died in wars fought by US forces.
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