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Arab Heritage Month
Every April, we celebrate Arab Heritage Month, recognizing the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Arab communities across the world. This month is an opportunity to deepen our understanding, challenge stereotypes, and honour the diversity within Arab identities.
Who is considered Arab?
The term "Arab" refers to people from a wide geographic region, including 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, who share cultural ties and a linguistic heritage rooted in the Arabic language. Arab identities span across religions, ethnicities, and traditions, encompassing Muslims, Christians, Druze, and others.
Fast Facts
There are over 3.7 million people of Arab descent in the U.S. and Canada.
Arabic is one of the five most spoken languages in the world.
Whether it’s the spice markets of North Africa or the family feasts of the eastern Mediterranean, Arab cultures reflect a beautiful blend of local influences and shared roots.
How to Learn More
Here are a few resources to expand your knowledge and appreciation:
Spotlight: Arab Voices and Leadership
Arab Heritage Month is also a time to uplift the voices and leadership of Arab individuals and communities making meaningful change today.
Arab-Led Organizations & Initiatives
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) – One of the largest Arab American community nonprofits in the U.S., providing services in health, education, and workforce development.
Arab Canadian Lawyers Association (ACLA) – Advocates for equity and justice while highlighting issues impacting Arab communities in Canada.
Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) – Promotes Palestinian voices and stories in media and public discourse.
Ridvan
Learn about Ridvan, also known as the Most Great Festival, an important event for people of the Baháʼí faith
Jewish Heritage Month
Learn about Jewish Heritage Month and how to observe cultural events in the workplace.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Learn about AAPI, what it stands for, when it is celebrated, and how to recognize the event in your workplace.
Cinco de Mayo
Learn how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Mother's Day
Learn how to celebrate Mother’s Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Vesak
Learn about the history of Vesak and how it is observed by Buddhists around the world.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Learn about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and how to observe this event in your workplace.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Learn about the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
International Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development
Learn how to recognize International Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue, and Development at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
World MS Day
Learn how to recognize World MS Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Pride Month
Learn how to Recognize Pride at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
National Indigenous History Month
Learn about National Indigenous History Month in Canada and how to celebrate it in the workplace.
Shavuot
Learn how to recognize Shavuot at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Eid Al-Adha
Learn how to celebrate Eid Al-Adha at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Juneteenth
Learn how to recognize Juneteenth at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
World Refugee Day
Learn how to recognize World Refugee Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Learn how to recognize National Indigenous People’s Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Muharram
Learn about Muharram, it’s importance to the Islamic faith, and how it is celebrated globally.
Canada Day
Learn how to celebrate Canada Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Independence Day
Learn how to celebrate Independence Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Ashura
Learn how to recognize Ashura at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Nelson Mandela Day
Learn how to recognize Nelson Mandela Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Emancipation Day (Canada)
Emancipation Day is a day that commemorates when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It is a day to educate and reflect on and how racism and discrimination affects Black Canadians today.
Tish’a B’Av
Learn how to recognize Tish’a B’Av at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Purple Heart Day
Learn about Purple Heart Day, when it is celebrated, and how to observe this event in the workplace.
Raksha Bandhan
Learn about Raksha Bandhan, how to observe Raksha Bandhan in the workplace and communicate with employees.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Learn about the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, how to observe it in the workplace, and how to communicate this with your organization.
Women’s Equality Day
Learn about Women’s Equality Day, when it is celebrated, and how to recognize this event in the office.
World Suicide Prevention Day
Learn about World Suicide Prevention Day, how to observe it at work, and how to communicate it with the team.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month overview, communications template for employees, training, and further resources
International Equal Pay Day
Recognize International Equal Pay Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
Bi Visibility Day
Recognize Bi Visibility Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
International Day of Sign Languages
Recognize International Day of Sign Languages at work with resources & communications template for employees
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Recognize the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation at work with resources & communications template for employees
Yom Kippur
Recognize Yom Kippur at work with resources & communications template for employees
Dussehra
Recognize Dussehra at work with resources & communications template for employees
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Recognize MMIWG at work with resources & communications template for employees
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week at work with resources & communications template for employees
World Sight Day
Learn about the facts and history of World Sight Day and support the campaign of awareness of vision impairment globally.
World Mental Health Day
Recognize World Mental Health Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
National Coming Out Day
Recognize National Coming Out Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
Indigenous People’s Day
Recognize Indigenous People’s Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
Thanksgiving (Canada)
Recognize Thanksgiving in Canada at work with resources & communications template for employees
Pronouns Day
Recognize Pronouns Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
Spirit Day
Recognize Spirit Day at work with resources & communications template for employees
Día de los Muertos
Learn how to celebrate Dia de los Muertos at work in a culturally appropriate manner.
Native American Heritage Month
Get more information about Native American Heritage Month including how to observe and communicate this event in your workplace.
Veterans Day
Learn about Veterans Day in the US and how to observe this event in the workplace.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Recognize International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women at Work
Thanksgiving
Learn how to celebrate Thanksgiving at work in a culturally appropriate manner
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Learn how to recognize International Day for the Abolition of Slavery at Work.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Learn how to recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Work
Bodhi Day
Learn how to celebrate Bodhi Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Pansexual Pride Day
Learn how to celebrate Pansexual Pride Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
International Human Rights Day
Learn how to celebrate International Human Rights Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Christmas
Learn how to celebrate Christmas at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Kwanzaa
Learn how to celebrate Kwanzaa at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
New Year's Eve
Learn how to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Easter Sunday
Learn how to celebrate Easter Sunday at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Good Friday
Learn how to celebrate Good Friday at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Aluth Avuruda & Puthandu
Learn about Aluth Avuruda & Puthandu, the Sri Lankan New Year festival, for your workplace.
World Health Day
Learn how to celebrate World Health Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
World Autism Awareness Day
Learn about World Autism Awareness Day. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Transgender Visibility Day
Learn how to recognize Transgender Visibility Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
World Bipolar Day
Learn how to recognize World Bipolar Day at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Hindu New Year
Hindu New Year is a nine-day celebration in which the Goddess Durga's nine incarnations are worshipped. The Hindu New Year begins on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
Eid al-Fitr
Learn how to celebrate Eid Al-fitr at Work. Includes resources and communications templates for employees.
Purple Day
Purple Day is a global grassroots movement committed to raising awareness about epilepsy. Every year on March 26th, people all around the world are encouraged to wear purple and hold events in support of epilepsy awareness.
International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery
Learn about International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and how to communicate this day with your employees.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Learn about the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and understand how to observe it at work.
World Down Syndrome Day
Learn about World Down Syndrome Day, how to make your workplace inclusive, and how to communicate the event with your team.
Saint Patrick's Day
Recognize St. Patrick's Day at work by learning about the history of the event.
International Women’s Day
Learn about the history of International Women's Day, how to observe IWD, and use the free template for communications to your team about International Women's Day.
World Hearing Day
Learn about World Hearing Day and the importance of making meetings at work more accessible to all.
International Wheelchair Day
Learn about International Wheelchair Day and how to make your workplace more accessible.
Ramadan
Learn about the history of Ramadan, how to celebrate it at work, and send out communications to your employees about Ramadan.
Maha Shivratri
Learn about Maha Shivrati and how to accommodate employees during this event.
International Mother Language Day
Learn about International Mother Language Day and its importance in a diverse work environment.
World Day of Social Justice
Learn the history of World Day of Social Justice and how to observe it in the workplace. Free communications template for World Day of Social Justice to send out to your employees.
Family Day
Family Day is a civic holiday observed in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan to recognize the value of family.
Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel Day is a civic holiday in Manitoba commemorating the life of Louis Riel, a Canadian politician and Métis leader and his important contributions of the Métis peoples in Canada.
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday in which people celebrate their love for one another. The holiday's origins may be traced back to the fifth century and is named after a Christian martyr, St. Valentine.
