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April 2009
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Tuesday, 14th April
Sikh
Birthday of Guru Nanak (Nanakshahi calendar)
The founder of the Sikh religion was born on 14 April 1469.
This festival is also currently celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar, but this may change.
Sikh
Hola Mohalla (Nanakshahi Calendar)
Hola Mohalla is currently celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar, but this may change.
Hindu
Rama Navami
Birthday of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana
Hindu
Swaminarayan Jayanti
This day marks the birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan for those of the Swaminarayan tradition.
Wednesday, 17th April
Homecoming Parade of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Marines
Visit this website for further details:
http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Final-preparations-homecoming-parade/article-849435-detail/article.html
Friday, 18th April
Jain
Mahavira Jayanti
The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar and the "founder" of modern Jainism.
Sikh
Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Nanakshahi calendar)
Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675) was the ninth of the Sikh Gurus.
Sikh
Birthday of Guru Angad Dev (Nanakshahi calendar)
Guru Angad Dev (1504-1552) was the second of the Sikh Gurus.
Saturday, 19th April
Hindu
Hanuman Jayanti
This festival marks the birth of Hanuman, the Monkey God.
Jewish
Fast of the Firstborn
Observed only by firstborn males, on the day before Passover.
This fast celebrates the survival of Jewish firstborn sons from the 10th Plague of Egypt.
Monday, 20th April
Muslim Women's Friendship Group
(see separate article)
Plymouth Asylum Seekers & Refugees Consortium Meeting
(see separate article)
Buddhist
Theravada New Year
New Year festival for Theravada Buddhists, celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April.
Jewish
Passover (1st day)
The start of the season of Passover when Jews commemorate the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of Egypt by Moses. Work is not permitted on the first two and the last two days of Passover.
Tuesday, 21st April
Bahai
Ridvan - first day
The start of a 12-day festival when Baha'is celebrate the day when Baha'u'llah said that he was the prophet predicted by the Bab.
The most important Baha'I festival.
Rastafari
Anniversary of Haile Selassie' visit to Jamaica
Marks the date Haile Selassie I visited Jamaica in 1966.
Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia.
Rastas believe Haile Selassie is God, and that he will return to Africa members of the black community who are living in exile.
Wednesday, 22nd April
UK Budget Day
Budget should be broadcast on media from 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, 23rd April
DCRSC Board Meeting
(see separate article)
Christian
St George' Day
Saint George is the patron saint of England.
Monday, 27th April
Christian
Easter (Orthodox)
Orthodox Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ - his return from death after the Crucifixion.
The most important Christian festival
Tuesday, 28th April
Jewish
Passover (final day)
The eighth and final day of Passover.
Note that Passover lasts for seven days in Israel.
Wednesday, 29th April
Bahai
Ridvan - ninth day
Marks the arrival of Baha'u'llah' family at the Ridvan garden.
Thursday, 30th April
DCRSC Volunteers’ Meeting
(see separate article)
Friday, 1st May 2009
Pagan
Beltane
Pagans celebrate Beltane with maypole dances, symbolising the mystery of the Sacred Marriage of Goddess and God.
Saturday, 2nd May
Bahai
Ridvan - twelfth day
Marks Baha'u'llah's departure from the Ridvan garden.
Sikh
Birthday of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi calendar).
Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606) was the fifth of the Sikh Gurus.
Monday, 4th May
May Day Holiday
(details to follow)
Plymouth Trades Council May Day Festival
(see separate article)
Thursday, 7th May
Women-only Swimming Session at Plymouth Pavilions
(see separate article)
Saturday, 9th May
Buddhist
Wesak or Buddha day
The most important of the Buddhist festivals.
It celebrates the Buddha's birthday, and, for some Buddhists, also marks his birth and death.
Pictures of Wesak celebrations in Manchester.
Tuesday, 12th May
Jewish
Lag B'Omer
A minor holiday on the 33rd day of the Omer commemorating a break in the plague during the lifetime of Rabbi Akiva.
Thursday, 21st May
Christian
Ascension Day
Ascension Day marks the last earthly appearance of Christ after his resurrection.
Christians believe Christ ascended into heaven.
It is celebrated 40 days after Easter.
Friday, 22nd May
Jewish
Yom Yerushalayim
Jerusalem Day.
Saturday, 23rd May
BahaiDeclaration of the Bab
The Bab was the Forerunner of Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith.
His mission was to prepare the world for the coming of Baha'u'llah and he declared it in the evening of 22nd May,1844.
Sikh
Birthday of Guru Amar Das (Nanakshahi calendar)
Guru Amar Das ( 1479-1574 ) was the third of the Sikh Gurus.
Sunday, 24th May
Christian
Ascension Day ( Catholic Church in England and Wales )
Ascension Day is normally celebrated 40 days after Easter.
The Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates it on the following Sunday instead.
Monday, 25th May
Spring Bank Holiday
Holiday in the UK.
Friday , 29th May
Jewish
Shavuot (first day)
Shavuot is a two-day festival that marks the time when the first harvest was taken to the Temple.
Also known as the Festival of Weeks.
Work is not permitted for the duration of the festival.
Bahai
Ascension of Baha'u'llah
Anniversary of Baha'u'llah's death in in 1892 near Akka, Israel.
Sunday, 31st May
Christian
Pentecost - Whitsun
The seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and the birth of the Christian Church.
Saturday, 6th June 2009
DCRSC Festival Day & Annual General Meeting
(see separate article)
Thursday, 11th June
Women-only Swimming Session at Plymouth Pavilions
(see separate article)
Monday, 15th June
Refugee Week – Launch in Theatre Royal. Plymouth
(see separate article)
Monday, 15th – Sunday, 21st June
Refugee Week
(see separate article)
Sunday, 21st June 2009
Father's Day
(details to follow)
Thursday, 9th July
Women-only Swimming Session at Plymouth Pavilions
(see separate article)
August 2009
No Women-only Swimming Session at Plymouth Pavilions
this month due to the School Holidays
(see separate article)
Monday, 31st August 2009
Summer Bank Holiday
(details to follow)
September 2009
South West Sinfonietta Concert
Date to be announced.
Sunday, 8th November 2009
Remembrance Sunday
(details to follow)
Wednesday, 11thNovember 2009
Remembrance Day
(details to follow)
Monday, 30th November 2009
St. Andrew's Day
(details to follow)
Friday, 25th December 2009
Christmas Day
(details to follow)
Saturday, 26th December 2009
Boxing Day
(details to follow)
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