​Eid al–Fitr is a religious observance in the Islamic faith. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and means “the feast of breaking the fast.” The date of Eid al–Fitr changes annually. It always takes place on the first day of Shawwal, which is the name of the tenth month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar.

Resources:

• Britannica - Eid al-Fitr
  
• HISTORY - Eid al-Fitr
  

​International Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate transgender people’s contributions to society and raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people. The first International Transgender Day of Visibility was held in 2009. It is observed annually on March 31.

Resources:

• The Canadian Centre for Gender + Sexual Diversity - International Trans Day of Visibility
• The 19th - The History behind International Transgender Day of Visibility
  

​Passover is a Jewish holiday spanning 7 or 8 days celebrating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. It includes a ritual meal called the Seder and the tradition of eating matzo instead of leavened bread. The holiday emphasizes themes of freedom and remembrance. In 2026, Passover is celebrated from April 1 to 9.

Resources: 

• Britannica: Passover​​
  

Autism Acceptance Month is an annual opportunity to listen to diverse voices, rethink biases, and learn to be better allies through conversation and learning.

Resources:

• Learn, Share and Grow Blog - What's it's like to have autism
  
• Autism BC - April is Autism Month Trailer
• AutismBC.ca