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
  

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

​International Day of Pink is a day to stand up against bullying and harassment, especially against minorities and those of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. It is observed annually on the second Wednesday of April.

Resources:

• International Day of Pink
• SOGI 1 2 3 - Teaching Resources
• BCTF - SOGI Instructional Samples