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Buddha Day (Vesak or Visakha Puja)
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A Buddhist festival that marks Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. It falls on the day of the full moon in May and it is a gazetted holiday in India.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
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Autism Awareness Month
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Established to raise awareness about the developmental disorder that affects children’s normal development of social and communication skills.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
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Deaf History Month
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This observance celebrates key events in deaf history, including the founding of Gallaudet University and the American School for the Deaf.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
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Diversity Month
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Started in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all. By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, organizers hope that people will get a deeper understanding of each other.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
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Lailat al Bara’a
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Also known as Barat, or Night of Forgiveness, an Islamic holiday during which practitioners of the faith seek forgiveness for sins.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.