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SUMMARY:LGBT Center Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on October 19\, we come together to celebrate the vital role that LGBTQ+ Centers play in our communities. As LGBTQ+ issues gain increased recognition locally\, nationally\, and globally\, this day serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness about the profound impact of LGBTQ+ Centers. \nSourced from https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/CenterAwarenessDay
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-lgbt-center-awareness-day/2024-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
DESCRIPTION:The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to 17 October 1987. On that day\, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris\, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948\, to honour the victims of extreme poverty\, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected. Since then\, people of all backgrounds\, beliefs and social origins have gathered every year on October 17th to renew their commitment and show their solidarity with the poor. \nThrough resolution 47/196 adopted on 22 December 1992\, the UN General Assembly declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. \nSourced from https://www.unesco.org/en/days/poverty-eradication
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
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SUMMARY:Twin Holy Birthdays
DESCRIPTION:The Festivals of the Twin Birthdays or the Twin Holy Birthdays refers to two successive holy days in the Bahaʼi calendar that celebrate the births of two central figures of the Bahaʼi Faith. \nMirza Husayn-‘Ali\, later known as Baha’u’llah\, “the Glory of God\,” was born in 1817 in Tehran\, the capital of Persia\, now called Iran. \nTwo years later\, in 1819\, Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad was born in Shiraz\, a city in southern Persia. He later took the title\, the Bab\, meaning “the Gate.” \nThe Bab and Bahaʼu’llah are revered as central figures of the Bahaʼi Faith. Both are Manifestations of God in their own right. The lives and missions of the Bab and Bahaʼu’llah are inextricably linked. Together\, these Divine Messengers are the twin Manifestations of God for this era. \nIn 1844\, in Shiraz\, at age 25\, the Bab declared that He had been called by God to be humanity’s gateway to a new and glorious future. As one of God’s Divine Educators\, the Bab established a new religion.  He called for the people to prepare for the coming of “Him Whom God shall make manifest\,” another Divine Messenger Who would soon appear and initiate an era of global justice\, unity\, and peace. The Bab was an advocate of the poor. He supported the advancement of women\, universal education\, and the study of science—radical ideas in that time and place. \nIn April of 1863\, Baha’u’llah announced that He was the Promised One foretold by the Bab and all of the Divine Messengers of the past. Baha’u’llah’s Mission was to spiritually re-awaken humanity and unite all the peoples of the world. Through Baha’u’llah God has released a fresh\, far-reaching\, creative spiritual energy into the world. Baha’u’llah’s teachings shed new light on God’s eternal relationship with humanity and offer a vision of infinite hope and healing. \nIn the Kitab-i-Aqdas\, the central book of the Baha’i Faith\, which is the main source of Baha’i law and practices\, Bahaʼu’llah wrote that His birthday and that of Bab “are accounted as one in the sight of God.” \nTheir birthdays are observed on the first and the second day following the occurrence of the eighth new moon after the Baha’i New Year\, which is called Naw-Ruz\, and occurs on the first day of spring as determined in advance by astronomical tables using Tehran as the point of reference. This results in the observance of the Twin Birthdays moving\, year to year\, from mid-October to mid-November in the Gregorian calendar. \nSourced from https://www.bahai.us/bahai-house-of-worship-hosts-broadcasts-for-twin-holy-birthdays
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/twin-holy-birthdays/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
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SUMMARY:International Pronouns Day
DESCRIPTION:International Pronouns Day began in 2018 and takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of October each year. Individuals and groups participate in grassroots activities that they determine at the local level. The campaign has no central body\, although this is the only official website. Grassroots social justice advocates are empowered to generate their own resources/adaptations. Local organizers should seek to center the voices\, needs\, and interests of trans/nonbinary people/leaders\, particularly those who face multiple marginalizations\, in their planning efforts. Advocates are encouraged to consider the many possible layers of work from media to education to community resourcing to policies and practices that promote belonging and justice. \nSourced from https://pronouns.org/day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-pronouns-day/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20200901T134208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T134208Z
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SUMMARY:Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
DESCRIPTION:Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed annually.  The Chamber of Commerce’s primary objective is strengthening local businesses of all sizes. The best way to honor this organization is to use the services of local chamber businesses. \nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been in existence since 1912. President William Howard Taft first brought the concept for an organization that would represent the concerns of U.S. businesses in an address before Congress in December of 1911.\nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers numerous programs both nationally and internationally in support of businesses. Whether they’re raising awareness of regulations\, setting initiatives or campaigning for better markets\, the Chamber provides support to the communities they serve. Additionally\, they provide outstanding resources for startups\, online business and those looking to advance their business outlook worldwide.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/support-your-local-chamber-of-commerce-day/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20200901T123420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T123420Z
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SUMMARY:National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)
DESCRIPTION:Each year on October 15\, National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) focuses on HIV in Hispanic/Latino and Latinx communities. The Latino Commission on AIDSExit Disclaimer (LCOA) and Hispanic Federation created this observance in 2003\, making 2023 the 20th anniversary of this observance day. This year’s theme is “Do it your way. Do it right\,” which urges the community\, specifically those who are HIV-negative and sexually active\, to choose one of many preventative options to maintain their negative status and to do it in their own way but in a smart and unique way. \nSourced from https://www.hiv.gov/blog/resources-for-2023-national-latinx-aids-awareness-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-latino-aids-awareness-day/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20201022T012140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T012140Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and rich histories of the Native American People who occupied this land prior to the settlers arriving in what is now called the U.S.  This celebration has become a counter celebration to Columbus Day which to many represents a violent history of colonization.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/indigenous-peoples-day/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
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SUMMARY:Ayathrem
DESCRIPTION:Ayathrem is associated with vegetation\, believed to be the first sign of life after creation. This festival marks the return of cattle from grazing in faraway lands. Zoroastrians celebrate it on the 206th to 210th days\, usually October 12 to 16. \nZoroastrians observe six seasonal festivals that celebrate the sanctity of God’s universal creations. Each Gahambar lasts five days and honors the five material creations: earth\, water\, plants\, animals and humans. Believers spend the first four days reciting scriptures and come together on the last day for a feast. \nSourced from https://theguibordcenter.org/zoroastrian-holy-days-and-observances/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/ayathrem/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20240124T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T215058Z
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SUMMARY:Dussehra
DESCRIPTION:Dussehra\, in Hinduism\, holiday marking the triumph of Rama\, an avatar of Vishnu\, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana\, who abducted Rama’s wife\, Sita. The festival’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words dasha (“ten”) and hara (“defeat”). Symbolizing the victory of good over evil\, Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Ashvina (September–October)\, the seventh month of the Hindu calendar\, with the appearance of the full moon\, an event called the “bright fortnight” (shukla paksha). Dussehra coincides with the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival and with the tenth day of the Durga Puja festival. For many\, it marks the beginning of preparation for Diwali\, which occurs 20 days after Dussehra. \n\nDussehra is celebrated with great fervour and fanfare. In North India\, it incorporates Ram Lila\, a gala theatrical enactment of Rama’s life story. Effigies of Ravana—often along with those of Meghnada (Ravana’s son) and Kumbhkarana (Ravana’s brother)—are stuffed with firecrackers and set ablaze at night in open fields. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dussehra
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/dussehra/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T193000
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20231024T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T181519Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur 2024
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar)\, it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe\, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year. According to tradition\, it is on Yom Kippur that God decides each person’s fate\, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a special religious service. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/yom-kippur-history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/yom-kippur-2024/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration which takes place on 11 October every year. It was first celebrated on the one-year anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights – a date chosen to honour the bravery of LGBTQ+ individuals who decide to come out and live openly. Although it started off as an American awareness day\, the meaning of National Coming Out Day is still highly relevant to LGBTQ+ communities across the world today. \nComing out is a unique experience for each LGBTQ+ person. It’s not a one-time event; many LGBTQ+ individuals who come out to their closest friends and family may later come out at work or school\, to their extended family\, or to casual acquaintances. \nFor some\, coming out is no longer a big deal – it can be a simple matter of correcting someone’s assumptions about you\, or introducing your partner. For others\, coming out is still a huge challenge. The very real fear of facing discrimination\, bullying\, or judgement can cause LGBTQ+ people to stay ‘in the closet’\, struggling with anxiety while they strive to be themselves. \nSourced from https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/why-do-we-need-national-coming-out-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-coming-out-day/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20231215T001218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T001218Z
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. \nThe Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work\, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. \nSourced from https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-mental-health-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230531T135217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T135217Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis
DESCRIPTION:St. Francis of Assisi\, Italian San Francesco d’Assisi\, baptized Giovanni\, renamed Francesco\, in full Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone\, (born 1181/82\, Assisi\, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died October 3\, 1226\, Assisi; canonized July 16\, 1228; feast day October 4)\, founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum)\, the women’s Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares)\, and the lay Third Order. He was also a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century. His evangelical zeal\, consecration to poverty\, charity\, and personal charisma drew thousands of followers. Francis’s devotion to the human Jesus and his desire to follow Jesus’ example reflected and reinforced important developments in medieval spirituality. The Poverello (“Poor Little Man”) is one of the most venerated religious figures in Roman Catholic history\, and he and St. Catherine of Siena are the patron saints of Italy. In 1979 Pope John Paul II recognized him as the patron saint of ecology. \n\n\nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Francis-of-Assisi/Franciss-vision-and-the-stigmata-of-the-Crucified
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/feast-of-st-francis/2024-10-04/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20231025T005022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T005022Z
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SUMMARY:Navaratri 2024
DESCRIPTION:Navratri\, (Sanskrit: “Nine Nights”) in full Sharad Navratri\, Navratri also spelled Navaratri\, in Hinduism\, major festival held in honour of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin\, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar\, usually September–October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day. In some parts of India\, Dussehra is considered a focal point of the festival\, making it effectively span 10 days instead of 9. Additionally\, as Navratri depends on the lunar calendar\, in some years it may be celebrated for 8 days\, with Dussehra on the 9th. There are four similar festivals\, also called Navratri\, which are held at various stages of the year. However\, the early autumn festival\, also called Sharad Navratri\, is the most significant. It begins on the same day as Durga Puja\, a 10-day festival devoted to the victory of the goddess Durga\, which is particularly celebrated in certain eastern states. \nNavratri is celebrated differently in India’s various regions. For many people it is a time of religious reflection and fasting\, while for others it is a time for dancing and feasting. Among fasting customs are observing a strict vegetarian diet and abstaining from alcohol and certain spices. Dances performed include garba\, especially in Gujarat. Typically\, the festival’s nine nights are dedicated to different aspects of the divine feminine principle\, or shakti. While the pattern varies somewhat by region\, generally the first third of the festival focuses on aspects of the goddess Durga\, the second third on the goddess Lakshmi\, and the final third on the goddess Sarasvati. Offerings are often made to the goddesses and their various aspects\, and rituals are performed in their honour. One popular ritual is Kanya Puja\, which takes place on the eighth or ninth day. In this ritual nine young girls are dressed as the nine goddess aspects celebrated during Navratri and are worshipped with ritual foot washing and given offerings such as food and clothing. \nAmong some followers of the goddess Durga\, who are particularly predominant in Bengal and Assam\, the festival is known as or coincides with the Durga Puja (“Rite of Durga”). Special images of Durga commemorating her victory over the buffalo-headed demon Mahishasura are worshipped daily\, and on the 10th day (Dussehra) they are taken in jubilant processions to nearby rivers or reservoirs for immersion in water. In addition to family observances\, the puja\, or ritual\, days are also celebrated with public concerts\, recitations\, plays\, and fairs. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Navratri
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/navaratri-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230526T235446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T235446Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah 2024
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year\, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year\,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei\, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar\, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe\, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday\, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion. \nSourced from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/rosh-hashanah/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20240502T193400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T193400Z
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SUMMARY:Mehregan
DESCRIPTION:Mehregan is the Persian Festival of Autumn\, honoring Mehr\, the goddess of light\, friendship\, love and kindness. A reminder of Zoroastrianism’s “good words\, good deeds and good thoughts\,” the festival also celebrates the fall harvest. It takes place on the 10th of the month of Mehr\, usually in October. \nOn the occasion\, believers set up a table with the Khordeh Avesta (a book of prayers)\, a mirror\, and a sormeh dan (container of kohl eyeliner). The table also holds flowers\, vegetables and fruits\, rosewater\, sweets\, nuts\, and incense. At lunchtime\, family members stand in front of the mirror to pray. After drinking sherbet\, everyone rubs kohl around their eyes as a good omen. They embrace and toss herbs and seeds over each other’s heads. In the evening\, celebrants recite prayers\, light bonfires and fireworks\, and enjoy a feast. \nSourced from https://theguibordcenter.org/zoroastrian-holy-days-and-observances/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/mehregan/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230531T035354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T035354Z
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SUMMARY:Global Diversity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Global Diversity Awareness Month celebrates the values\, contributions\, and diversity of cultures and communities around the world. By elevating diverse voices\, you highlight the unique perspectives each individual brings to the table. Now\, each October\, many organizations choose to observe and celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month by highlighting\, honoring\, and learning more about diverse customs\, cultures\, and experiences. By doing so\, we gain a greater awareness of and appreciation for the unique backgrounds and identities of others and can better leverage diverse perspectives for greater innovation\, problem-solving\, productivity\, and collaboration. \nSourced from https://wisediversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Global-Diversity-Awareness-Month-Guide.pdf
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/global-diversity-awareness-month/2024-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230531T034328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T034328Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson\, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995\, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBT History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11)\, which was already established\, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979. \nSourced from https://www.ucf.edu/news/why-do-we-celebrate-pride-month-in-june-and-lgbt-history-month-in-october
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/lgbtq-history-month/2024-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230531T033933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T033933Z
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SUMMARY:National Disability Employment Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Observed each October\, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present\, and showcases supportive\, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. \nSourced from https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-disability-employment-awareness-month/2024-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20171014T053347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171014T053347Z
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SUMMARY:National Day - China
DESCRIPTION:China celebrates the Chinese National Day on October 1st every year. The celebration commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China\, which was established on October 1st\, 1949. On that day\, an official victory ceremony was organized in Tian’anmen Square\, where Mao Zedong raised China’s first Communist national flag. \nPresently\, China’s National Day is celebrated over a one week period. The 7-day holiday begins from October 1st and runs until the 7th\, and this period is called “Golden Week” in China. During this week\, many Chinese people travel around the country to enjoy the holiday. \nSourced from https://studycli.org/chinese-holidays/china-national-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-day-china/2024-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Government,Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20200901T122721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T122721Z
UID:10000064-1727568000-1727654399@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:World Heart Day
DESCRIPTION:World Heart Day\, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases\, including their prevention and their global impact. \nSourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/World-Heart-Day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/world-heart-day/2024-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230531T032404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T032404Z
UID:10000500-1727395200-1727481599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Meskel
DESCRIPTION:“Meskel is a festival in celebration of Helena\, mother of Emperor Constantine\, finding the true cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Mirrored in many ways by Ash Wednesday in the west\, the festival competes for top billing and is considered the most important festival for the laity and ordained alike.” \nSourced from https://www.brilliant-ethiopia.com/meskel
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/meskel/2024-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20200831T134056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T134056Z
UID:10000062-1727049600-1727135999@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate Bisexuality Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bisexuality Day unites the bisexual community\, their friends\, and their supporters. It also raises awareness and provides an opportunity to educate the public about bisexuality.  The day aims to counteract prejudice of bisexuals by both the straight and greater LGBTQIA+ communities. Across the country\, organizations will hold events in communities designed to dispel myths and increase awareness.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/celebrate-bisexuality-day/2024-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230527T001039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T001039Z
UID:10000497-1726963200-1727049599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Mabon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Known as the pagan Thanksgiving\, Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox\, when day and night are equal\, making it a time of balance\, equality and harmony.  In ancient times Mabon was a celebration of the second harvest (Lughnasadh was the first) when farmers gathered hearty foods like gourds\, pumpkins\, grapes and apples. \nModern Mabon celebrations are a time to give thanks for the abundance of Mother Earth – both literally and spiritually.  It’s also a good time to reflect on the Wheel of the Year\, recognizing your successes and letting go of the things that did not serve you during the past twelve months. \nSourced from https://www.mabonhouse.co/mabon
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/mabon/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20200831T115959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T115959Z
UID:10000060-1726963200-1727049599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:National Centenarian's Day
DESCRIPTION:National Centenarian’s Day honors those who’ve celebrated 100 birthdays or more.  Initially\, the day urged people to listen to the stories centenarians had to tell. Their rich history and wisdom offered a wealth of information. As the celebration spread\, groups formed to honor centenarians in various ways. Often\, listening to their life stories proves the age-old saying that with age comes wisdom.
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/national-centenarians-day/2024-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20231122T152123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152123Z
UID:10000628-1726876800-1726963199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:International Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace\, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more. \nSourced from https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/international-day-of-peace/
CATEGORIES:Observance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20200831T133424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T133424Z
UID:10000061-1726531200-1726617599@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Citizenship Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, on September 17\, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. In addition\, September 17-23 is also recognized as Constitution Week. During this time\, USCIS encourages Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen. \nSourced from https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/resources-for-educational-programs/constitution-day-and-citizenship-day
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/citizenship-day/2024-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Government,Observance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20230527T001711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T001711Z
UID:10000498-1726426800-1726513200@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Eid Milad-Un-Nabi
DESCRIPTION:Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an annual celebration to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal\, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar\, which commences with the sighting of the moon. The occasion also marks the death anniversary of the Prophet. \nSourced from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/eid-milad-un-nabi-2022-history-significance-date-and-celebration/articleshow/94739747.cms
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/eid-milad-un-nabi/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20170914T043902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T043902Z
UID:10000032-1726358400-1729036799@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:From September 15 – October 15 each year\, we celebrate the many contributions of our Latino brothers and sisters across the country.  Latinos make up almost 19% of the US population and can be seen lending their passion and intellectual talents to business & industry\, science & technology\, education\, government\, agriculture\, and the arts. \n“Each year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and Central and South America. \nThe day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. In addition\, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18\, respectively. ” \nhttps://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/hispanic-latino-heritage-month/2024-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Months
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTSTAMP:20261006T021953
CREATED:20240502T192158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T192158Z
UID:10000687-1726099200-1726531199@www.interactiontraction.com
SUMMARY:Paitishahema
DESCRIPTION:The third festival of Paitishahema commemorates earth’s creation and the fall harvest. It takes place on the 176th to 180th days (September 12 to 16). \nZoroastrians observe six seasonal festivals (Gahambar) that celebrate the sanctity of God’s universal creations. Each Gahambar lasts five days and honors the five material creations: earth\, water\, plants\, animals and humans. Believers spend the first four days reciting scriptures and come together on the last day for a feast. \nSourced from https://theguibordcenter.org/zoroastrian-holy-days-and-observances/
URL:https://www.interactiontraction.com/event/paitishahema/
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