Third Judicial Circuit Court
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THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CALENDAR
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The Third Circuit Court Diversity and Inclusion Team’s Mission: "We appreciate our common connection and respect our diverse and unique human experiences. We move forward as an inclusive organization as we provide accessible and equal justice."
The Court’s Diversity & Inclusion Team strives to ensure the values of its diverse bench, staff, and court users are acknowledged and reflected in our delivery of service as well as our work environment.
In that spirit, the team creates and shares a monthly list of various holidays and observations along with some celebration suggestions. We invite our work community and the community at large to contribute.
JULY 2021
Canada Day - July 1
Independence Day - July 4
World Population Day - July 11
Bastille Day - July 14
Tisha B’Av (Start) - July 17-18
Nelson Mandela International Day - July 18
Day of Arafah - July 18 – July 19
Colombian Independence Day - July 20
Eid al-Adha - July 19 – July 20
National Cousins Day - July 24
International Self-Care Day - July 24
Parents’ Day - July 25
Peru Independence Day - July 28
International Day of Friendship - July 30
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Canada Day – July 1
Canada Day is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867, which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Canada became a "Kingdom in its own right" within the British Empire commonly known as the Dominion of Canada. Although still a British Colony, Canada gained an increased level of political control and governance over its own affairs. Canada gradually gained independence over the years, notably with the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931, until finally becoming completely independent with the passing of the Constitution Act, 1982 which served to fully patriate the Canadian Constitution.
Canadians love to celebrate Canada Day with traditional Canadian foods, whether it is Poutine, Baklava, or beaver tails (deep fried bread dough with cinnamon and chili). Many Canadian cities will hold Canada Day parades, complete with fireworks, street food, and full marching bands.
Source: Wikipedia *This information is excerpted from Wikipedia.
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Independence Day – July 4
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subordinate to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress had voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2, but it was not declared until July 4.
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
Source: Wikipedia *This information is excerpted from Wikipedia.
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Bastille Day - July 14
Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on July 14th each year.
The French National Day is the anniversary of Storming of the Bastille on July 14,1789, a turning point of the French Revolution, as well as the Fête de la Fédération that celebrated the unity of the French people on July 14, 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. One that has been reported as "the oldest and largest military parade in Europe” is held on the 14th on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.
Source: Wikipedia *This information is excerpted from Wikipedia.
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Day of Arafah – July 18
The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday. It is the holiest day in the Islamic calendar (the holiest night being The Night of Power), the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, and the day after is the first day of the major Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. At dawn of this day, Muslim pilgrims will make their way from Mina to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafah and the Plain of Arafah. It was from this site that Muhammad gave one of his last famous sermons in the final year of his life. The significance is the commemoration of Muhammad's Farewell Sermon and completion of the message of Islam. Muslims who did not go to Hajj, fast to repent for their sins. Common Observances of the holiday is Prayer, Fasting, and Repentance. Some Muslims hold that part of the Quranic verse announcing that the religion of Islam had been perfected was revealed on this day.
Source: Wikipedia *This information is excerpted from Wikipedia.
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