Today@Dal

See below for a sample of dates to observe, reflect, celebrate or promote throughout the university community. The spring and summer calendar is available on the website.

All Jewish and Islamic Holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the first date shown.

AUGUST 3
Natal Day
Natal Day is the annual birthday celebration of the communities of Halifax and Dartmouth. It is a time where citizens, former citizens, guests and tourists celebrate our civic holiday.

AUGUST 6
Transfiguration (CH – New calendar)
Commemoration of the experience on Mt Tabor when Jesus’ physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciples.

AUGUST 9
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (UN)
This day was created to further strengthen international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development.

AUGUST 9-18
Fravardeghan Days (ZO - Shenshai)
Also known as Muktad (memorializing ancestors), are then days in preparation for Nowruz (the start of the New Year), observed by Zoroastrians who follow the Shenshai calendar.