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A day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada.

For more information about National Indigenous Peoples Day, please visit https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533. 

World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to mark the courage, strength, and determination of all the men, women and children who were forced to flee from their homeland under threat of conflict and violence.

For more information about World Refugee Day, please follow this link https://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/index.shtml. 

Africa Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in the fight against colonialism and apartheid.

The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. Muslims believe that they are commanded by God, as mentioned in the Quran, to continue their fast until the last day of Ramadan before offering the Eid prayers.

A United Nations-sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues. 

To know more about the history of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/culturaldiversityday/. 

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

For more information about Earth Day, please visit https://www.earthday.org/history/. 

Easter Sunday is one of the most celebrated events for Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection from death, as written in the Christian Bible. One of the popular secular customs for Easter is to paint eggs in bright colors, and organize a hunt for hidden painted or chocolate eggs.

The Friday before Easter, when Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.

World Autism Awareness Day aims to encourage member states of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world.

For more information about World Autism Awareness Day, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/.